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2.1 The Increasing reliance on digital technology and its ethical and…
2.1 The Increasing reliance on digital technology and its ethical and moral impacts
morals
a persons personnel believe of what is right or wrong
Consider:-Why are ethics a key consideration when a company implements a digital transition e.g. embraces more technology?
As a global community ethics can be based on the individual, Religious, group or culture
(e.g. In Thai, Japanese and Chinese business meetings, many subordinates wouldn’t dream of disagreeing with their superior. This is because it would cause
their boss to lose face).
Or the use of idioms to a non-native speaker.
remote working
Positives
• Large work force requires smaller work space,
• Less sick days
• fewer material and utilities needed in turn saving money.
Drawbacks
Work / life balance – Remote workers often do not stick to set working time
• Mental Health issues – Find it difficult to switch off.
• More acceptable to contact employees out of normal working hours.
Isolation and loneliness – Increased use of video conferencing or other communication technology to communicate effectively
ethics
a set of principles defining permissible actions to address moral obligations
face to face communication
Positives
Bridging global gap
• Wide range of resources
• Faster and easier communication
negative
• Virtual distances – immersed in technology
• Reduce physical interactions
• Reduced team bonding more detachment
Video Conferencing
What is the advantage to this technology for a business?
It is a low coast solution
Allows large group input useful for multi agency meetings or training
Not limited to a specific platform or OS
Ability to link to any global location
