rkers (“Technology”).Advances in technology have also caused delayered organization structures, which have resulted in team based work systems. Team based work systems makes the reward systems more difficult. Individuals may have either full or part time commitment to a project. Membership may be static or rotating, with individuals coming on and going off the project as needed; therefore, it is a challenge to devise pay systems that reward flexibility, self-management, and mutual accountability for results along with the process skills that are essential in a team setting. HRM must find ways to compensate teams as well as individuals without causing conflict in the work environment (“Technology”).This new era of electronic Human Resource requires cooperation and effort from all the departments in the organization and the support of senior management. It means creating task forces and implementation teams, as well as gleaning the expertise of outside consultants. In addition, it requires an understanding of security and design issues. Fitting everything together is not so simple as just buying and installing the best programs. Detailed analysis and a thorough understanding of information technology and strategic business issues are essential (“Net Gains).As you can see Human Resource Management has their job cut out for them. Human Resource Management must transform technology into an asset that boasts the importance and value of human resources. They will accomplish their real gains over the next few years, as the organization becomes a total electronic workplace (“Net Gains). Importantly, in the rush to embrace new information technologies, organizations should remember the fundamental principle that workers will invest in firm goals in the presence of shared values and a commitment by the firm to make their well-being a priority. Human resource management must continue attention to fulfillment of...
