A matter of survival

Duration: 0:26:00

Year Published: 1971

Creator: Contemporary Films | McGraw-Hill Films: Distributor | National Film Board of Canada: Presenter

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Examines the impact computerization has upon "white-collar" workers in terms of morale and potential job displacement. Relates a company administrator's assurance that no job is in danger due to the accounting department's conversion to computer and presents the affected employees' concerns and uncertainties. Concludes with a distraught middle-aged employee receiving his termination notice. Probes the disturbing effects of automation on a man who never thought he would be threatened by it. Raises questions on morality, responsibility, and on the unique human capacity for adaptation.

Complete Record: , Examines the impact computerization has upon "white-collar" workers in terms of morale and potential job displacement. Relates a company administrator's assurance that no job is in danger due to the accounting department's conversion to computer and presents the afffected employees' concerns and uncertainties. Concludes with a distraught middle-aged employee receiving his termination notice.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.