How It Influences Our Thinking on Workplace
1. To what extent has Information Technology influenced our thinking on the design and organisation of the modern work place? Discuss with examples.
Things have certainly changed in the 21st century. Information Technology (IT) is becoming part of our lives and some cannot live without it. Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) defines that Information Technology is “the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware” (Information Technology Association of America, n.d.). To sum it up, Information Technology is related to the use of computers for transferring or modifying of data or to communicate with people.
Everywhere is getting computerised – home, college, office, etc. Now everyone has at least one computer at their home to make their life easier. In college like APIIT, computers can be seen everywhere – labs, office, cafeteria and so on. Company needs to keep up with the latest computer technology in order to catch up or take over other companies, or else they would be taken over by their competitors.
With IT, security aspects are also improvised. Security cameras are used in many places such as shopping centre, office and many more. By using security cameras, the police are able to crack a criminal case much more easily. Electronically managed doors are also common now; password and security card are required to gain access to the office in order to prevent any unauthorised people from entering. Some companies with advanced technology will even use biometrics technology to keep their company safe.
IT also influences the organisation of the workplace. With the advancement of technology, less people are required to complete a work and thus, causing a decrease in job availability. As skill requirements of workers increases, availability of capable workers decreases. Although training in IT is available, the process is
Things have certainly changed in the 21st century. Information Technology (IT) is becoming part of our lives and some cannot live without it. Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) defines that Information Technology is “the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware” (Information Technology Association of America, n.d.). To sum it up, Information Technology is related to the use of computers for transferring or modifying of data or to communicate with people.
Everywhere is getting computerised – home, college, office, etc. Now everyone has at least one computer at their home to make their life easier. In college like APIIT, computers can be seen everywhere – labs, office, cafeteria and so on. Company needs to keep up with the latest computer technology in order to catch up or take over other companies, or else they would be taken over by their competitors.
With IT, security aspects are also improvised. Security cameras are used in many places such as shopping centre, office and many more. By using security cameras, the police are able to crack a criminal case much more easily. Electronically managed doors are also common now; password and security card are required to gain access to the office in order to prevent any unauthorised people from entering. Some companies with advanced technology will even use biometrics technology to keep their company safe.
IT also influences the organisation of the workplace. With the advancement of technology, less people are required to complete a work and thus, causing a decrease in job availability. As skill requirements of workers increases, availability of capable workers decreases. Although training in IT is available, the process is