Assignment 1: Discussion—Virtual Workforce

Increased competition is forcing businesses to become lean and at the same time attract the best employees. One of the methods that can be used by organizations to meet both goals is the utilization of remote workers. The use of technology allows organizations to select the best employees from a global workforce and the adaptability to assign these resources to a flexible set of tasks and projects.

Using the readings for this module, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research how technology has influenced the utilization of remote workers.

Respond to the following:

What are the three ways in which technology has influenced the utilization of remote workers the most?
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages for the virtual employee?
What strategies can organizations employ to capitalize on the advantages and minimize the disadvantages of using remote workers?

Give reasons and examples in support of your responses.

Write your initial response in approximately 400 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.