From Resistance to Adoption

Abstract

The enhancement of human capability ushers in a new age of technology as people call for machinery to take over their work, increase human efficiency, and make the impossible become possible. But the major challenge organizations experience is the high level of resistance towards adoption of such innovations into the firm's operations. This study aims at discussing the dynamic factors behind technological resistance and how the necessary culture can be built. Some of these factors are perceived job loss, lack of knowledge on the new technology such as AI and biotechnology, culture and age differences in adoption of technology, ethics such as privacy and autonomy, bureaucratic resistance, psychological barrier to change, lack of resources, resistance to technology-based performance indicators, and fear of obsolescence of skills. Thus, there is a need to focus on such solutions as clear reporting by organizations, development of specific programs for effective training, ethical standards within the frameworks of the organization, considering employees, their views, ideas, and promoting widespread commitment and leadership from managers for stimulating innovation. Thus, proper management of change in organizations can prevent resistance and bring people and technologies to improve effectiveness, innovation, and strategic positioning in the age of high-tech environments. As for practical applications, this study calls for a partnership and future-oriented approach towards unveiling and addressing the challenges of technological implementation, and in turn, outlining the opportunities of human enhancement technologies to organizations as well as the society and ethics.