At Ingersoll-Rand, the company was faced with the opportunity for improved productivity through changes in technology. ... All the new technology causes increased competition by providing vast amounts of market data. ... Technology also changes the way the work is done; this increases demands for new skills through education and retraining. As a result the ability to access and share information creates a growing need for less hierarchy and more employee empowerment. ... Examples of this include information sharing which provides an informed basis for employees to appreciate how their own ...

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Use of modern information technologies to support personnel management is another recent trend in HRM strategy. While working in teams, people need to have stable communication channels, established information flow and reporting schemes. ... Even though implementing new technologies implies both extra spending and additional personnel training, it both increases work productivity and job satisfaction, as people feel they are learning new skills and their work conditions are improved. ... Internet technology allows for various flexible working schemes such as home offices, remote assistance, d...

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