New Technologies in China. An ambivalent impact on managerial control procedures

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Technology acceptance
• Culture and IT management
• The impact of technology
• Methodology
• Results
• Technology acceptance
• Impact of technology on work intensification, stress, and work-life balance
• Impact of technology on the blurring of authority
• Discussion
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis investigates the impact of new technologies on managerial control procedures in China. The study aims to understand the acceptance of information technology (IT) in a non-western cultural context, focusing on the individual and organizational impacts. The research explores the various effects of new technologies on work intensification, stress, work-life balance, and the blurring of authority.

• Technology Acceptance in China
• Impact of New Technologies on Work Processes
• Cultural Influences on IT Management
• The Concept of Bio-power and Authority Blurring
• Practical Implications for Change Management

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introductory chapter establishes the research context and outlines the main research question. The literature review delves into existing research on technology acceptance, culture and IT management, and the various impacts of technology on work processes, including work intensification, stress, and work-life balance. The study then focuses on the impact of technology on the blurring of authority, drawing upon the work of Michel Foucault and his concept of Bio-power. The methodology chapter outlines the quantitative approach adopted, detailing the survey conducted on 300 Chinese workers. The results section presents the findings on technology acceptance, the impact of technology on work processes, and the blurring of authority. The discussion chapter analyzes the results in light of existing research and explores the implications for management. This section avoids discussing the conclusion or final chapter to avoid spoilers.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The central themes and concepts of this thesis include technology acceptance, change management, Bio-power, control systems, culture and IT management, work-life balance, and Michel Foucault. The research focuses on understanding the impact of new technologies in a Chinese context, exploring the cultural influences on IT acceptance and management. This study is relevant to those interested in how new technologies affect work processes, individual and organizational impacts, and the evolution of authority structures in a globalized world.