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Marbach, G. – 1968
Transfer of an older worker to a less demanding job not only creates a shortage of skilled labor, but causes the person to lose vitality and self confidence, leading to possible mental deterioration. Retraining of the older worker, moreover, can take five to ten times as long as that of a young worker. A special workshop for older or handicapped…
Descriptors: Age, Automation, Comparative Analysis, Human Factors Engineering
