Technology in the Workplace
Caribbean Studies School Based Assessment
Technology and its Impact on the Workplace in the Caribbean: The Changing Nature of Jobs
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Name: Rekha Burnett
School: Harrison College
Centre No.: 030014
Candidate No.: 030014
Date: 16/04/2010
Table of Contents
Page
Introduction 2
Purpose of Research 3
Literature Review 4
Data Collection Sources 6
Presentation of Findings 7
Interpretation of Findings 11
Discussion 13
Conclusion/Limitations of the Research/Recommendations 15
Bibliography 16
Appendices 17
Introduction
Background
According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2003), the technological advances achieved in the past few decades have brought about a revolution in the business world, affecting nearly all aspects of a working life. The adoption of technology in the workplace affects both the employer and the employee.
Problem Statement
Technology and its effects on jobs in the Barbadian workplace.
Statement of the Problem
This study seeks to examine the impact of technology in the Caribbean and explain that there are several links or factors between technology and the nature of jobs in terms of productivity, skill requirements and communication. Indeed, businesses have been quick to adopt many of these technologies, and tout significant improvements in business performance. However, technology can cause the physical office to lose importance thus will result in the inevitably suffer loss of face-to-face interpersonal skills and deterioration of relationships in the workplace. In addition it is viewed that technological advances have led to the substitution of human for technology coordination, that is, technology replaces human labour and employment.
Educational Value
This project examines some of the advantages and
Technology and its Impact on the Workplace in the Caribbean: The Changing Nature of Jobs
[pic]
Name: Rekha Burnett
School: Harrison College
Centre No.: 030014
Candidate No.: 030014
Date: 16/04/2010
Table of Contents
Page
Introduction 2
Purpose of Research 3
Literature Review 4
Data Collection Sources 6
Presentation of Findings 7
Interpretation of Findings 11
Discussion 13
Conclusion/Limitations of the Research/Recommendations 15
Bibliography 16
Appendices 17
Introduction
Background
According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2003), the technological advances achieved in the past few decades have brought about a revolution in the business world, affecting nearly all aspects of a working life. The adoption of technology in the workplace affects both the employer and the employee.
Problem Statement
Technology and its effects on jobs in the Barbadian workplace.
Statement of the Problem
This study seeks to examine the impact of technology in the Caribbean and explain that there are several links or factors between technology and the nature of jobs in terms of productivity, skill requirements and communication. Indeed, businesses have been quick to adopt many of these technologies, and tout significant improvements in business performance. However, technology can cause the physical office to lose importance thus will result in the inevitably suffer loss of face-to-face interpersonal skills and deterioration of relationships in the workplace. In addition it is viewed that technological advances have led to the substitution of human for technology coordination, that is, technology replaces human labour and employment.
Educational Value
This project examines some of the advantages and
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