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The purpose and management of the technology and information
function
IT enabled transformation
IT has enabled organisational transformation. Some examples are included below:
12.1 Remote working
IT developments have enabled employees to work at home rather
than being based in an office. Sometimes called teleworking or
homeworking.
Advantages Disadvantages
Increased employee motivation and Difficulties in co-
productivity. ordinating/controlling staff.
Increased employee commitment to Dilution of organisational culture.
the organisation due to the
desirability of the arrangement. Less commitment to the
organisation.
Method of attracting/retaining
employees. Extra labour costs, e.g. providing
employees with equipment.
Reduced staff turnover/
absenteeism.
12.2 Hot desking
Driven by technology advances and increases in remote working;
emloyees are not given their own desk in the office. Instead, the
organisation provides a pool of fully equipped desks which are
occupied as required.
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