Implementing New Technology in the Workplace
Carla DeShauen Fransaw
Human Factors in Technology
TEC/401
Ms. Bobbie Jo Woolbright
University of Phoenix
June 7, 2006
Implementing New Technology in the Workplace
The implementation of technology can led to many positive changes in the workplace in terms of both work efficiency and effectiveness. However, the introduction of new technology
can and may poses challenges to organizations for a number of reasons. One of the biggest challenges is to gain user acceptance and adoption of the new technology while maintaining an
acceptable level of productivity and performance. A number of factors influence an individual's attitude toward new technology, including gender, age, and peers' perceptions and attitudes. All factors should be considered during the stages of implementation.
The first stage to implementing new technology in the workplace is to effectively plan and map out your technology planning process. It takes a commitment of time and resources from senior managers and other staff. In order to make good decisions, an organization also needs to understand key aspects of technology. But through technology planning, organizations can make significant gains. . Technology is uniquely positioned to harness the power of information. (Troemeter,, 1999) With the planning stage, companies should establish leadership and support. Setting up a technology team and ensuring management and staff buy-in will allow you to get started with the whole organization behind you. Assess your resources. The planning phase is to assess your existing technology. You must define your need. (Trometer, 1999) Defining your needs will enable you to choose ...