forth blog question

1. Why might a worker resist the implementation of a new technology? Give some examples to support the idea.

Workers resist the implementation of new technology because they are fear of loss of status, money, control or something else that they value such as losing a workplace with which they are comfortable. Change in the technology has a significant impact on the individual worker. Managers are especially interested in how change affects a worker s morale and performance. Some people react to change by seeing it as an opportunity for improved conditions, while others fear losing a workplace with which they are comfortable. To alleviate fear of change, managers must acknowledge that the fear is real and then address each person's specific concerns. For example, construction workers in US resist the implementation of new technology which requires computer knowledge. According to the president of Chicago-based landscape contracting firm, many of company’s younger workers are technically savvy because they growing up using computer while the implementation of IT can cause a lot of distress for some older workers who do not use computer.

2. What are some of the possible consequences of asking a worker to use a computer or similar device in his or her job? Critically discuss this.

If the worker are good in using the new technology like computer, priter, they will do job quickly and accurately, so they will more likely to do the job, such stiuation like Motivation.

If the worker are poor in adapt to using new technology, they will have difficulty in doing the job, make more energy on study and practice such technology, they will lose their motivation and complain, which make the other people lose motivation, the result is that delay in finish the job and low organization culture.


3. How can IT alter an individual’s work? How can a manager insure that the impact is positive rather than negative?

The manager should insure that the implementation of new technology can be positive rather than negative by taking initiative. Involvement of system users in the implementation of the system not only produces better results but also helps overcome resistance to the changes in how work gets done. The system users will support the implementation if they involve in the designing the changes in the organization. Change can creates conflict within an organization between those who support the change and those who do not. Workers do not change unless they see a good reason for they to so. So the important first step to implement a new technology is to make a persuasive case for change by mount a political campaign and present an agenda.