Technology Adoption in Modern Workplaces: Trends, Challenges, and Managerial Implications
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https://doi.org/10.31313/0dbebz48Keywords:
workplace technology, digital transformation, technology adoption, organizational change, systematic review, post-pandemic workAbstract
Background: Technology adoption in modern workplaces has become an increasingly important issue in management and organizational studies, particularly in response to digital transformation, evolving business environments, and post-pandemic work arrangements.
Purpose: This study aims to examine the major trends, challenges, and managerial implications of technology adoption in modern workplaces through a systematic review of the existing literature.
Methods: This study employs a systematic literature review approach by analyzing peer-reviewed articles published between 2010 and 2024. Data were collected from Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, and 28 studies were selected based on relevance, recency, and methodological rigor.
Results: The findings reveal four major trends in workplace technology adoption: the growing use of remote work technologies, increased reliance on automation and artificial intelligence, stronger attention to cybersecurity, and wider implementation of cloud-based collaboration tools. The review also identifies several key challenges, including resistance to change, skills gaps, digital fatigue, and limited technological infrastructure, particularly in developing economies. These findings suggest that technology adoption has significant implications for organizational performance, human resource management, strategic adaptability, and innovation.
Conclusions: Technology adoption in modern workplaces remains essential for improving productivity, flexibility, communication, and organizational effectiveness. Although organizations face various barriers in implementation, the strategic integration of technology is indispensable for sustaining competitiveness in contemporary work environments.
Research Contribution: This study contributes to management literature by providing a comprehensive understanding of the trends, challenges, and managerial implications of workplace technology adoption. It offers useful insights for managers, policymakers, and researchers in developing effective strategies for technology-driven organizational transformation.
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