Abstract
Orientation: This study is part of an ongoing research project on various aspects of employee productivity in the South African workplace. Research purpose: The aim of this article was to determine the firm-based employee productivity impacts because of the acquisition and introduction of new production technologies in the South African workplace. Motivation for the study: The study focusses on understanding the impact of various components of new production technology on employee productivity for different age groups and skill levels. Research approach/design and method: The study adopts two distinct estimation processes. The aim of the first set of estimations was to construct a technology index. Secondly, fixedpanel data estimations determine the percentage change in employee productivity based on technology-to-employee ratio, technology index, different technology components, different age groups and different skill levels. The manufacturing industry of Gauteng is the focus of this case study...