The Impact of Computer Systems such as Interanet on Human Behaviour

In most large organizations the management of employees with diverse cultures and backgrounds can become complex and sometimes very difficult. Issues such as communication and collaboration within such an environment are normally a problem to deal with. It is believed that technologies such as Intranets, if used correctly, may have a positive impact in this regard. The author of this article investigated the impact of an Intranet on human behaviour in a large insurance company (“The Insurance Company”). The research study shows that Intranets have a very positive impact on communication and collaboration within a multi cultural working environment and as such contribute to the goals set in the IT protocol of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).