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THE EFFECTS Of USING ICT (The effect of using ICT on working pattern (Part…
THE EFFECTS Of USING ICT
The effects of ICT on employment
Negative effects - job losses
Office work
Word processors
• Modify and update documents without retyping
• Store and retrieve documents (no filing cabinets)
• Print documents only when needed (save money)
• Transfer documents anywhere in the world (save time)
Spreadsheets
• Make calculations for salary / bill payments using:
• Formulas, macros, links to databases
• Produce graphs and charts
• Identify issues: failing students, high expenses, poor workers
Database
• Store and search personal information of staff
• Share information with colleagues and clients
• Reduce space needed for filing
Manufacturing
Spray car bodies with paint
Assemble body parts
Assemble engine and transmission
Fit windscreens
Advantages
Higher productivity
Work non-stop, don’t need holidays or breaks
Don’t get bored with repetitive tasks
Can work in dangerous conditions
Don’t need salary payments
More consistent results
Disadvantages
Expensive to purchase and set up initially
Need to be reprogrammed for each new task
Robots may not notice errors
Positive effects
.Office has become more pleasant and sager place to work
Create new jobs
The effect of using ICT on working pattern
Part-time working
Work between 1 and 30 hours a week
Flexible working
The employee can vary when they come to work
Job sharing
A full-time job is divided between 2 part-time workers
Compressed hours
An employee works their full hours for the week but works for fewer days
Microprocessor- controlled devices in the home
Labour-saving devices
Advantages
People don't need to do manual tasks at home
No need to be at home to do specific tasks
More free time
Easy to control while the owner is out
Security
More healthy lifestyle
Disadvantages
People will be lazy
Unhealthy lifestyle
People can be less fit
Lose household skills
Microprocessor-controlled devices
Advantages
Save energy since they are far more efficient and for example, can automatically switch off
Easy to program these devices to do task
Disadvantages
The devices lead to a more wasteful society
People who are not very confident around electronic devices can find them complex to operate
Leaving devices on stand-by is very wasteful of electricity