The Relationship Between Internet Connectivity and Productivity in The Workplace

Abstract

The productivity paradox has been a central theme in this research. Productivity paradox is a phenomenon in which investments in information technology have not resulted in increased productivity. The goal of this paper is to present the findings of the extensive research conducted over the last few years on the effects of the Internet on productivity. This paper also includes a practical example that shows how using the Internet can result in extremely high productivity gains by redesigning the entire business model. This is a problem because achieving high labour productivity is a requirement for a developing economy to achieve economic growth and further economic development. According to our survey data, people with better home internet service had higher subjective well-being during the pandemic, regardless of age, employment status, earnings, working arrangements, or other controls. In short, universal access would boost productivity and foster greater economic and social resilience in the face of future disasters that prevent travel and in-person interactions.