Representations at Work

Authors

  • Martin M. Nielsen Department of Information & Media Studies & Center for New Ways of Working, University of Aarhus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/ocps.v5i2.2156

Keywords:

distributed cognition, organizations as socio-technical systems

Abstract

This paper argues that “distributed cognition” facilitates a framework for studying aspects of organizations as socio-technical systems. An approach studying tool use and workflows is laid out and utilized in an analysis of information processing at a post office. Finally, some implications are presented – for organizational as well as cognitive studies. Research on performative representations is called for and, consequently, a widening of the cognition-as-computation framework is suggested.

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Published

2003-08-01

How to Cite

Nielsen, M. M. (2003). Representations at Work. Outlines. Critical Practice Studies, 5(2), 69–77. https://doi.org/10.7146/ocps.v5i2.2156

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2003)

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