IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE ON ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

ABSTRACT

This research examined the Impact of Technological Change on Organizational Success with special reference to Multichem Industrial Limited. The research adopted survey research design. Data were gathered through primary source with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire. Simple random sampling technique was adopted in the selection of sample, this was used to eliminate biasness in the selection process of the respondents.

Data garnered were presented on table using percentage and the formulated hypotheses were analysed with the used of Chi-square statistical method. The result of the analysis shows that advanced technology will significantly enhance employees’ performance. Also, the way people behave in the organization will significantly depend on the type of technology adopted. The success of technological change in a manufacturing sector depends on the know-how of the employees. And finally, the effectiveness and efficiency of any company depend on the quality of its technological inputs

Based on the conclusion of the analysis recommendations were proffered to the staff and management of Multichem Industrial Limited.

CHAPTER ONE

1.0GENERAL INTRODUCTION

The only constant phenomenon is change. This is most instructive to industrial manager who have been forced to operate in an environment where an avalanche of change is taking place.

Globalization and economic recession which the world is experiencing have made the need for a more innovation and cost effective sources of doing business.

Change is inevitable, pervasive and permanent feature of all organization. Technological change has been the key to the success of many organizations of the twenty-first century and the cause of failure of numerous others. From the time immemorial, industrial revolution ushered in an era of factory system. A system where machines   were used to replace crude manpower.

Sophisticated technology has brought in new innovations and more powerful machines in swift response to the challenges posed by constant change. Technological change has led to the invention of assembly line, flow line production system, Henry Ford was reputed to bring monumental development and changes to production process. The most innovatory aspects of the moving mechanized assembly line.