Organizations can boost efficiency and increase profits by understanding their technology structure, by understanding the advantages technology can have within the organization, and by developing a plan to stay abreast with technology.
Considering the subject matter to be discussed, it is appropriate to begin with a definition of technology. According to Scott Klososky, technology refers to "all software applications and all computing devices, including PCs, mobile devices, servers, networking gear, and anything having to do with the Internet - basically anything that can be used to get work done in an office environment" (Velocity Manifesto 10). An office environment would not only include the traditional settings of cubicles and office space, but also non-traditional environments, such as those used by telecommuters. The term telecommuting refers to “a work arrangement in which employees do not commute to a central place of work.” (Wikipedia).
Every business leader, whether it be a business owner, organizational officer, or business management, should have a complete and basic understanding about the way their technology is structured within the organization. An astigmatism that has traditionally been placed on information technology (IT) by many businesses and organizations is that IT is nothing but a cost center or a “necessary evil”. This way of thinking stems from a lack of understanding of technology and the many benefits it can provide. Benefits that include more efficient employees and higher profits by providing a competitive edge. Klososky points out that most business leaders would not run their business without knowing about other business operations, such as, accounting, so why would they want to remain oblivious to ...
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A great deal of information was covered this week such as, the necessity in which businesses need to effectively plan and set objectives, the strategies utilized and how they are executed to obtains results, and how managements decisions can potentially affect those results. Although each topic covered was found to be interesting and informational, there was something in particular that struck a chord, which was how business establishments have to be flexible and adaptable and in many instances plan and change their strategies of today, in order to keep up with the evolving technology of tomorrow. Something that one often thinks about is how individuals use technology today and how companies that provide that technology are adapting. For instance, author Richard Daft of the textbook, Management, 12th ed. brings to light the potential issues that Intel is facing explaining “As another example of an external threat, Intel, whose microprocessors power most PCs, is being hurt by the decline in demand for personal computers as more people turn to tablets and smartphones.” (Daft, 2016, pg. 259). After reading this, one wanted to take a deep look into what it is exactly that Intel intends to do to overcome this obstacle and found some
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Telecommuting starts with the lower level of the working class workers but with the success it has had it’s rapidly moving towards the executive level. There are two form of telecommuting the employers use today, one is home telecommuting which is a work arrangement the most people do this is working from home with a computer terminal utilizing today’s current technology by transmitting data and documents while working from home and maintaining a close contact with co-workers, managers, through the use of email, internet (instant messenger), and telephone and fax machines as well. Video conferencing using web cameras can also be an effective tool for telecommuting in order to help enhance for its employees and executives. The other form of telecommuting is center based telecommuting that involves the use of office space close to home where employees works without direct supervision, commute travel is still reduced and some of the disadvantages of home offices are removed. Home telecommuting plugs into everything that is happening at the office just as if they were at the office. By opening your networks to the public and allowing your information available to the internet Co-works will have to access your information available with many different types of home equipment needed for home telecommuting that can be a little expensive at first to get started. Some of the different equipment that is needed is a computer with fax and scanner so proper communications are available, phone, high speed internet connection, a desk, file cabinets, and a web camera with an internet messenger along with video conferencing software.
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As we can see from these data, the growth of telecommuting has been substantial over the last several years. It is becoming more and more attractive to both employees and employers. We will further explore why in the upcoming sections.
We never had a “New Economy”; we had an evolving innovation economy. Surviving and prospering, calls for a sound grasp of the drivers of change. The fact that there has never been a “golden company” that consistently beat the market is due to differing principles under which capital markets and corporations operates. Markets, built on the assumption of “discontinuity” enable, manage and control the process of creative destruction by encouraging new entrants that produce superior results and value by “remorselessly” replacing weak performers that consume wealth. This process is has always been at the heart of capitalism, but the pace of change is accelerating to the extent that we have entered what Peter Drucker calls the Age of Discontinuity.
Telecommuting is the act of working at a remote location, usually at home, rather than traveling to and from an office each day. Telecommuters typically telecommute one to three days a week and commute to the office for the balance of the time.
In 2003, Nicolas Carr wrote an article in the Harvard Business Review titled “IT Doesn’t Matter” which has generated a great deal of debate in the field of IT industry. Nicolas Carr claimed that Information Technology is losing its role as a source of strategic competitive advantage at the company level and based on this argument; Mr. Carr believes that companies should change the way they manage their IT investments. He believes that IT is going the same way as railroads and electricity to become only a factor of production or “commodity inputs.”
This article deals with the topic of how organizations should go about implementing new technology systems. The article is built around Murphy's Law that, "Whatever can go wrong, will." When organizations implement new system a lot of know problems cannot be avoided and unforeseen problems arise with even grater frequency. Chew outlines seven points to help launch a new system with greater success since they are essential for long-term survival.
...gy not likes leader, concept, and culture; it is an accelerator for the company. Good-to-great companies used technology as an accelerator of momentum, not a creator of it. None of the good-to-great company began their transformations with pioneering technology, yet they all became pioneers in the application of technology once they grasped how it fit with their three circles and after they hit breakthrough (Collins, 2001, p.162). Before become a pioneer in the application of the technology, we have to do the external and internal scanning to see is it the technology fit our long term strategic and hedgehog concept.
In society today, technology plays an important role in people's lives and in businesses and organizations around the world. "Most technologies existing today were designed to expedite the way we manage, store, handle, analyze, and communicate information." It has evolved over many years and the beginning of it can be traced back to the Industrial Revolution where machines began to replace the manual labor of skilled workers. Since then, technology has brought about many changes that have affected businesses and people both in a positive and negative manner. However, getting employees and managers to accept it hasn't always been an easy task. "Even when employees think technology is a good idea, many don't take to it naturally." The reason that employees resist change with technology varies from employee to employee. Whether they are concerned about how foolish it can make them look, don't understand the need for it, or worried that it could be replacing them in the future, there's usually some sort of hesitance. Nonetheless, many accept and welcome the challenge because it can make many jobs and lives easier.
It provide competitive advantages to the organization (Kalakota & Robinson, 2003). Information technology (IT) permits and requires changes in communication and interaction patterns within and between organizations (Mathiassen & Sorensen, 2011). The implementation of IT gives an opportunity to forward and backward the information within and across the boundaries of an organization. These boundaries change the operating environment of the organization (Bartoz, 2008). Hence, it is essential to understand external trends that promote performance which is known as Contingency Theory (Rider, 2009., Yukl, 2006). This theory depicts an importance of accepting technologies and innovation in highly competitive markets provide cost effectiveness and efficiency (Levasseur, 2004). It focuses on external determinants of organization structure and behaviour. Contingency means one thing depends on other things (Daft, 2013). It become very important to an organization as it continuously promote widespread technological innovation and radical shifts in design in which organizational systems are increasingly interacted because implementation of IT not only improve the communication system, but also establish good record keeping system (Warsaba, 2006). Hence, using IT in QCHS helps to reduce wait time in some extent for counselling through online intake assessment
Telecommuting may be the movement of the future, which will allow more people to work away from the office. Many people see telecommuting as a way to be close to home or allow them to be connected to their organization while working abroad. While telecommuting might work for some people, telecommuting is not for everyone. There are many disadvantages; as well advantages to telecommuting which most people do not take into account. When considering telecommuting, the advantages fall for both employer and employee. The same can be said about the disadvantages of telecommuting.
But in the use of the term “technology” today, there is far more associated meaning than automobiles or washing machines. It has ushered in an entirely new way of working, and in increasing numbers of organizations, increased options of just where work associated with a particular job will be done. More employees than ever have the option of working at home yet still being employed either full...
As society grows and evolves, technological advancements and innovations continue to develop and consistently change different aspects of our society. For an organization, understanding how to manage these innovations is essential for their proper utilization and implementation. With technological advancements and innovations constantly emerging, it is important for an organization to stay aware of which new technological innovations can help them be successful. Organizations are always looking to set themselves apart from competition through innovation.