Impact of Technology Advancement on Human Resource Practices
THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT ON EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE AT SASOL OIL (Pty) Ltd A DIVISION OF SASOL GROUP.Research proposal presented to theFaculty of Management Science: Management College of Southern AfricaMasters of Business Administration BySeage Adam MohlobaStudent Number : 5020009136 Student Reg. Number : 111467 Date : April 2010 Postal Address : M5 Golden Grove Corner of Leipoldt & Oosthuizen Germinston 1401 Contact number : Tel 011 617 8289 Cell 082 416 8507 Email adam.mohloba@sasol.com |
TABLE OF CONTENTS | Pages | 1.1. Introduction | 3 | 1.2. Research context: background | 3 | 1.3. Problem statement | 4-5 | 1.4. Aim and significance of the study | 5 | 1.5. Research Questions | 6 | 1.6. Research Objectives | 6 | 1.7. Research design and Methodology | 7-9 | 1.7.1. Literature Review | 7 | 1.7.2. Empirical Study | 7 - 8 | 1.7.3. Data analysis | 8 | 1.8. Limitations of the Study | 8 | 1.9. Ethical Consideration | 9 | 1.10. Chapters Organisation of the Research Report | 9 | 1.11. Proposed time frame | 9 |
Chapter 1
1.1. Introduction
The purpose of this study is to assess and evaluate some of the parameters of technology advancement, in respect of its impact on human resources within Sasol OIL (one of South African petroleum industries) as an organization.
It seeks to investigate the existence and effects of technology advancement on employees' skills, knowledge, well being, performance, and the role that managers play in the advancement of such technology. This will be undertaken to determine either the positive or negative implications of technology
TABLE OF CONTENTS | Pages | 1.1. Introduction | 3 | 1.2. Research context: background | 3 | 1.3. Problem statement | 4-5 | 1.4. Aim and significance of the study | 5 | 1.5. Research Questions | 6 | 1.6. Research Objectives | 6 | 1.7. Research design and Methodology | 7-9 | 1.7.1. Literature Review | 7 | 1.7.2. Empirical Study | 7 - 8 | 1.7.3. Data analysis | 8 | 1.8. Limitations of the Study | 8 | 1.9. Ethical Consideration | 9 | 1.10. Chapters Organisation of the Research Report | 9 | 1.11. Proposed time frame | 9 |
Chapter 1
1.1. Introduction
The purpose of this study is to assess and evaluate some of the parameters of technology advancement, in respect of its impact on human resources within Sasol OIL (one of South African petroleum industries) as an organization.
It seeks to investigate the existence and effects of technology advancement on employees' skills, knowledge, well being, performance, and the role that managers play in the advancement of such technology. This will be undertaken to determine either the positive or negative implications of technology