BALANCING PRODUCTIVITY WITH THE MORALE OF THE VIRTUAL EMPLOYEE: A CASE STUDY FOR OPTIMIZING AN INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY PLAN

Autori

  • Barbara A. Manko Dr., Penn State University, PA, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejhrms.v4i4.953

Ključne reči:

IT, mobile devices, silo effect, communication, interface, productivity, employee morale. workflow

Apstrakt

Achieving the ideal balance between the optimal, most efficient productivity of a company and the best employee satisfaction ratings one can produce is the paragon of the technology-utilizing, smooth-running, sustainable business model that all chief executives dream of. This is only achievable through a pragmatic, scientific analysis on qualitative and quantitative levels. A thorough assessment of employee-technology relationships can be determined and necessary changes are made, all specifically targeted at survey and interview results recorded by an unbiased external source. A careful strategy to hone a systematic plan focused on furthering the balance of human contentment and technological function is the ultimate goal.

Biografija autora

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    Dr. Barbara A. Manko’s interest in the fields of Human Resources Management, Business Management, and Information Systems and Technology led her to pursue a Doctorate of Science in Information Systems and Communications in 2010 from Robert Morris University after completing her MBA in International Business. For the last 17 years, she has taught university courses in marketing, human resources, business management, accounting, and computer science, for both undergraduate and MBA programs. Her recent research, published in 2019 and 2020, focuses on technology management, online learning for students, and how online university programs prepare students to work remotely. Her upcoming research with Professor Jerzy Rosinski at Jagiellonian University looks at how managers support employees remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, titled: "A Cross-Sector International Study of Remote Work and its Management in the Pandemic".

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2020-11-24

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