Part One: In an organization with which you are familiar, you are required to:

1. Detail fully an example of technical change that has taken place or is taking place .

2. Analyze the origins and development of that change, drawing upon the technological and organizational change literature.

3. Assess the main implications of that change for both the organisation and its employees.

Part Two

i. How might managers and other members of staff prepare for technical change?

ii. To what extent does theorizing the nature of technology help in analysing the nature of technical change?

iii. In general terms, do you believe technical change results in more positive or more negative implications for individuals in an organization.