Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives (1987)

Chapter: IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.

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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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Suggested Citation: "IV. Policy PerspectivesEmployer Policies to Enhance the Application of Office System Technology to Clerical Work." National Research Council. 1987. Computer Chips and Paper Clips: Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/951.
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