Transition from Industrial to Information Society

These flashcards cover key definitions and concepts related to the transition from an industrial society to an information society, addressing socio-economic issues, environmental challenges, and the impacts of globalization.

Transition from Industrial to Information Society

A shift in societal structure focusing on the digital and technological context rather than manufacturing.

Rich vs. Poor

A social divide where wealth and resources are not evenly distributed during transitions.

Training Employees

The process of preparing employees with skills necessary for new technology and workforce demands.

Manual Labor vs. Technology

The difference in work types where physical tasks are replaced by technological processes.

Agarian to Industrial

A historical transition emphasizing production from agriculture to manufacturing.

Fortune in Industrial Society

Wealth derived from manufacturing goods and production processes.

Technical Advantage

An edge a company holds by utilizing advanced technology over competitors.

Informal Controls

Management techniques that govern employee behavior without formal enforcement.

Data Tracking

Monitoring data to manage employee performance and operational efficiency.

Factories and Schedules

Structures and timeframes designed to optimize industrial production.

Social Welfare Policy

Government policies designed to improve the well-being of citizens, especially the disadvantaged.

Natural Disasters

Severe weather events that disrupt lives, often affecting the poor more acutely.

Global Warming

Long-term heating of Earth’s climate due to human-induced pollution.

New Social Needs

Emerging requirements for society to adapt to technological advancements.

Hunting and Gathering Info

The process of acquiring knowledge and data in the technological age.

Access to Technology

The ability of individuals to utilize technological resources.

Ongoing Employee Training

Continuous skill development required in a rapidly changing work environment.

Online Meeting in Social Work

Virtual interactions between social workers and clients facilitated by technology.

Globalization Issues

Complications arising from international economic integration affecting local industries.

Manufacturing Expansion

The growth of production facilities beyond local boundaries for a wider market.

Standard of Living

The level of wealth, comfort, and material goods available to a certain socioeconomic class.

Inflation

The increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

U.S. Employment Effects

The consequences of companies relocating operations internationally on domestic job markets.

Quality of Goods

The overall standard and effectiveness of products produced.

Environmental Preservation

Efforts aimed at protecting and maintaining natural resources.

Environmental Destruction

Damage to ecosystems resulting from human activities and negligence.

Economic Disfortune

Financial hardships faced by individuals or societies, often linked to resource depletion.

Food Insecurity

A lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food.

Disadvantaged Groups

Societal segments that face obstacles in access to resources and opportunities.

Quality of Life Impact

The effect of environmental and economic changes on individual or community well-being.

Violence for Goods

Conflicts arising from competition over scarce resources.

Mass Displacement

Large-scale movement of people usually due to crises such as violence or environmental events.

Higher Rates of Illness

Increased health issues linked to economic and environmental stressors.

Contamination of Human Necessities

Pollution or degradation of essential resources required for sustaining life.

Government Programs Affected

Social services like Medicaid and Medicare that may be strained by environmental and economic issues.