HRM 3430 Chapter 3: lmpact of Technology on Organizations

• School: York University
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM 3430
• Professor: Althea Gordon

Document Summary

Technology has a significant impact on organizations and businesses. Employers and employees must be provided with training and development programs on a regular basis in order to maintain skills and knowledge. This is also the case when there are any changes in knowledge and skills as well as the employers or employees or work habits as it impacts the organization. Technology comes into play as it can make teaching/learning easy and quick. With the use of technology, training and development programs can include online lectures and tutorials, classes, workshops, video conferences, etc. Employers and employees must be trained on a regular basis as knowledge and skills can change and alter over time. With the advancement and development of newly acquired skills and knowledge of employees, definitely comes at a hefty price at the hands of employees. This means a reduction and decrease in the number of low level positions. This also means reducing and decreasing some middle management layers.