Assignment:
Respond to the following discussion Questions:
Discussion Question 1
Organizations over the past forty years have the advantage of newer technological advances that help with the efficiency and improves productivity. As discussed in the module the increased use of cellphones, iPads, and other new technology are all part or normal operational needs of organizations. Organizations have more available technology that can allow them to achieve various goals, in education we use different types of Learning Management Systems, similar to Brightspace, which is the platform we use currently for our courses at Argosy.
At my current college we use Moodle, these LMS' are valuable tools because it allows instructors and students to communicate in different ways and to fully cross utilize learning abilities and teaching methods. These tools may seem like a huge advantage in educational institutions but they are also utilized in private organizations that are learning organizations.
Organizations are also able to use technology for multinational leadership of its organization. These technological resources can increase the use of virtual teams within the organization through the use of programs like Skype and integrated teleconferencing. This in my view gives organizations flexibility on how, what, and when information will be disseminated to those who need to be in the know of changes in the organization.
Another issue with technological advances is that there are more people entering into the workforce that would rather use electronic devices or automation in the workplace and at the same time there are still baby boomers that are slow to adapt to the changes in technology because of the rapidity of change. Baby boomers are categorized by Simmons (2010), and being born between 1946-1964 and have "a limited view in technology's role in optimizing workplace efficiency," (Simmons, 2010). It's not enough to blame baby boomers for their views, I think that as technology advances so does training in the organization, leaders should make it a priority to keep training as a priority in organizations as a means to reduce ageism, and any generational gaps that occur in regards to technology.
In my opinion I feel that technology in regards to organizational behavior, aids in the development of the workforce and helps to prepare the organization for future advances in their perspective industries.
Works Cited
Simons, N. (2010, Jan/Feb). Leveraging Generational Work Styles to Meet Business Objectives.Information Management, 44(1), 28-33.
Discussion 2
Explain how technology has affected organizational evolution in the past forty years.
Comment on the types of technology, the pace of technological advancement, and the factors that have affected the pace of organizational change during this time.
Have these factors enhanced or harmed organizational communications?
References:
Craiger, J.P. (2018). Technology, Organizations, and Work in the 20th Century.
David, P. A. (2000). Understanding Digital Technology's Evolution and Path of Measured Productivity Growth: Present and the Future in the Mirror of the Past.