Stephen read in a business magazine that all the major companies use computers,so he bought a bunch of computers and told his employees to use them without arranging for any training.This is a direct violation of the principles of

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Stephen's action violates the principles of sociotechnical systems theory which emphasizes on the integration of technology and social systems (i.e. employees). Sociotechnical systems theory suggests that both the technical and social components of an organization need to be considered together to achieve optimal performance. By providing computers without arranging for any training, Stephen is not paying attention to the social side of the system, and this could lead to reduced productivity and potentially negative consequences for the employees.

Stephen Read in a Business Magazine That All the Major