Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Benefits of Workplace Technology 1
Managing Information 2
Communication 3
Collaboration 4
Costs of Technology 5
Games and Work Time Distractions 5
Social Networking 7
Email 8
Instant Messaging 8
Liability 9
Reactive Information Management 9
Proactive IT Management 12
Conclusion 15
Works Cited 16
Introduction
It used to be acceptable for an employee to claim “computer illiteracy” and be allowed to avoid using a new technology; however, in today’s highly advanced and technologically savvy world, that statement could possible lose that same employee their job or at least make it very difficult to gain any further advancement.
Modern technology has the potential to transform an organization if properly used and managed. This paper reviews the issue of technology in the workplace, specifically the benefits and costs to employers and then how an organization or manager can not only just manage the effective use of technology but how to create proactive employees and maximize their productivity.
Benefits of Workplace Technology
As organizations look to measure the effectiveness of technology related programs and tools, they often look for exclusively tangible results such as Return on Investment (ROI) or a direct link to an increase in sales. Many org ...