Access to Information Little information about the state of the business is shared with employees Managers and technical experts withhold information. Information is viewed as a source of power and privilege. Access to information systems and data is tightly controlled. A great deal of information about the state of the business is shared with everyone. Managers and technical experts share information freely.
Information is viewed as a valuable resource that belongs to the entire organization.
Information systems are designed to enable the maximum number of people to communicate electronically across boundaries, access data and analysis tools, and share information readily Socio-technical Balance Technology is considered to be more important than people. When new technology is considered, the people who will operate it are not consulted. Only a few technical experts understand how the technology works and how to maintain it. There is either too much or too little technology for the demand that must be met. The technology in use inhibits teamwork.