Technology-Induced Stress and Employee Resistance in the Context of Digital Transformation and Identification of Countermeasures

Abstract

In the face of increasing digitization, companies must make significant changes to their offerings and operations to remain competitive. This digital transformation of organizations includes a digital transformation of the workplace, which is often met with resistance from employees. While it is recognized that reducing employee resistance is crucial for organizations, there is a limited understanding of the antecedents of employee resistance in the context of digital transformation, different resistance behaviors, and potential countermeasures. Drawing on technostress and employee resistance theories, we address these research gaps. Results from two empirical studies support our central prediction that digital transformation of the workplace causes technostress, which in turn promotes passive and active resistance behaviors among employees. Additionally, we highlight that organizations can use digital literacy facilitation to reduce employee technostress and resistance.

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Titel Technology-Induced Stress and Employee Resistance in the Context of Digital Transformation and Identification of Countermeasures
Medien International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management
Verlag World Scientific
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ISBN ISSN (print): 0219-8770; ISSN (online): 1793-6950
Verfasser/Herausgeber David Bausch, Tobias Krämer, Prof. Dr. Oliver Mauroner
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Veröffentlichungsdatum 2024-03-09
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Zitation Bausch, David; Krämer, Tobias; Mauroner, Oliver (2024): Technology-Induced Stress and Employee Resistance in the Context of Digital Transformation and Identification of Countermeasures. International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management. DOI: 10.1142/S0219877024500299