Critically analyze the impact of information technology on the social organization of work in the contemporary society.

Many sociological studies have been carried out to understand the change in work:

For example, certain sociologists point out role of IT in increasing unemployment in society. UK study conducted, highlighted roles of data entry, typewriter became obsolete due to latest technologies.

Some post-modernists compare role of Information Technology in creating severe conflict in work place by equating to the

Luddite Movement of Industrial Revolution Era where machines were broken as they were replacing human labour.

Marxist scholars such as Habermas highlight that technology is a tool of bourgeoisie to increase the alienation and pauperization of the proletariat.

Technology pessimists highlight the negative role of work where lower classes/white collar jobs have to perform manual labour by sitting in front of a screen which causes various health problems.

Feminist scholars have highlighted Technology as a tool to restrict women to pink collar jobs in an organization. This can be substantiated with women in technical jobs being very low across the globe (3-4% - Gender Equality Index)

Despite the extensive criticism, technology has also got certain important positive notes:

(.) Today, despite COVID Pandemic, Technology enabled social organisations to work from home (WFH), Conduct virtual meetings and presentations across the globe.

(.) It has also enhanced global connectivity by increasing communication organisations to work from different parts of the world.

(.) Technology has also helped women to balance house and work life by remaining within household and operating virtually.

(.) Today, many Startups are coming up by utilizing cutting edge tech which require very informal and loose hierarchy to promote creativity

Thus despite its share of issues, technology is reshaping global organisations in 21st century.