IT and the Design of Work

1. Why might a worker resist the implementation of a new technology? Give some examples to support the idea.
Different productation will use different way, not the new technology fit any work. For example, handtailor product compared to electronic embroider , some people like handtailor product due to its special and can not find one as the same as it in the world.

2. What are some of the possible consequences of asking a worker to use a computer or similar device in his or her job? Critically discuss this.
If the worker can use the computer very well, he will get a good job, and like the computer. But if the worker can not use it , he will feel the computer is not a good tool for his work, he will work like before, then don't use this computer, if he must use this computer to work, maybe he will be in trouble and lose his work.

3. How can IT alter an individual’s work? How can a manager insure that the impact is positive rather than negative?
Though the computer, even people are far from each other, still can communication with the work .For a manager , before doing the thing, he need collect dat from internet which is much more fast way.then planning and allocating the jobs. before do a project, he can evluate it with IT's help.