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Technology and Knowledge Worker Productivity
| International Journal of Computer Applications |
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
| Volume 102 - Number 1 |
| Year of Publication: 2014 |
| Authors: Chandan Agarwala |
10.5120/17783-8564
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Chandan Agarwala . Technology and Knowledge Worker Productivity. International Journal of Computer Applications. 102, 1 ( September 2014), 31-35. DOI=10.5120/17783-8564
Abstract
One of the fundamental assumption driving technology investment is more the merrier. The benefits achieved at task level for individuals are expected to eventually roll-up to organization-level productivity improvements. This paper explores the un-intended impacts of technology that stifles users' ability, to realize the full potential of organizational investment. While current generation of technologies has the ability to empower and engage employee's on-the-go, even in personal times, sometimes they threaten to imbalance personal life. Organizations need to exercise restraint to manage harmful impacts of multi-tasking and information overload caused by these technologies. The analysis is based on secondary research and empirical observations. These insights can help in product development and service offerings using newer technologies. Even, organizations and end-users can learn to frame appropriate roll-out plans and organization policies for technology adoption.
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