BTEC DIT C3 LAA - Impact on organisations

(a)   data is split into lots of bits and stored in different places

Identify the drawback of local platforms.

• May run slowly if connectivity is poor

• Cannot be accessed outside the office

• Can be accessed from anywhere

• Can be intrusive as staff can be contacted day and night

Identify the disadvantages to organisations of 24/7 access. (Choose all that apply)

• More competition so will need to build better relationships.

• You cannot see or touch the product before you buy it

• Returning items is difficult and you may have to wait for a refund

• Many customers still like to visit a shop or business to speak to a person

(a)   data is multiple copies of the same data in different locations.

If an organisation allows its employees to collaborate using a Wiki which of the following could be a disadvantage?

• Workers could work together and share development responsibilities and activities

• You would need to ensure that all the information was correct

• Staff could attend meetings virtually

• Can be time wasting if used for social rather than business discussions.

What are the benefits to a company that workers do not need to go to a designated area of work? (Choose all that apply)

• Limited interaction between colleagues and opportunities for ad hoc meetings

• Access to a wider and diverse range of employees

• The use of monitoring software to check up on home working employees can be demoralising.

• Less office space needed therefore saving money on premises

Which of the following are the benefits of distributed and dispersed data? (Click all that apply)

• Security is greater because criminals would not know where the data is being stored

• Additional software is required

• The data can be accessed over different networks

• There are more locations to keep secure

An organisation is planning on giving their employees wearable technology such as smart watches. Which of the following would be a disadvantage of this technology for staff? (Choose all that apply)

• Can receive phone calls without accessing their phone

• Organisation could have access to employee's private data such as health and fitness information

• Can read emails without having to use their phone

• They are easily accessible

If an organisation allows its employees to collaborate in creating a blog which of the following could be a disadvantage?

• A high bandwidth would be needed to transmit and receive high-quality images

• They need to be regularly updated to keep their audience interested

• Staff could attend meetings virtually

• Can be time wasting if used for social rather than business discussions.

Identify the drawback of web-based platforms.

• May run slowly if connectivity is poor

• Cannot be accessed outside the office

• Can be accessed from anywhere

• Can be intrusive as staff can be contacted day and night