Special issue of Behavioural and Information Technology with key note lectures and selected papers from the 8th international conference on Work With Computing Systems 2007 - WWCS 2007 - in Stockholm May 21st-24th 2007

摘要

An increasing number of people use computers at their work. Typically more than every other in the workforce in many countries uses personal computers at their work. Computers are used at work, at school and in our homes; both by young and old. Other kinds of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are also frequently used in modern working life, such as mobile phones and palm computers. It could be stated that the computer and related equipment have become our most used tools of today. ICT has changed working life in many respects and it is clear that efficient and healthy use of computing systems is important for successful work for individuals, companies and the society. On the other hand, problems with the usability of the ICT will have negative effects on wellbeing, productivity and quality of work.