A last area we can look at is the capability of technology. Computers allow us to do different things, to process more information, and can change who does what. The manager can easily do his or her own correspondence, promotional material need not be sent to experts for production. When we implement technology we generally hope that it will allow us to do things more efficiently. We don't often realize that the application of technology will push us to collect more information, rather than simply manipulate our current information available.
Work expands to meet the capabilities of the technology.
So, while you may end up doing some different things, you may not end up working less. These are just a few reasons why technology doesn't automatically result in better productivity. There are many more, and we will come back to them in future issues. If you have any questions or issues related to the use of technology, please drop us a line or give us a call. To view samples of the cards click here.