The impact of ICT on Society

How has ICT changed the way businesses produce documents?

• Documents are sent by post more often.

• Businesses produce handwritten letters.

• Documents are more likely to be sent by email.

• Businesses use typewriters more often.

What is one positive aspect of employees having a computer with internet access?

• They can avoid work altogether.

• They can play games during work hours.

• They can easily share and collaborate on documents.

• They can send personal emails.

What is a potential negative aspect of employees having internet access at work?

• They can interact with colleagues and clients.

• They may prefer to browse social networking sites.

• They can use online collaboration tools.

• They can access a host of information online.

What do employers often do to prevent distractions from the internet?

• Allow unlimited browsing.

• Encourage personal emails.

• Block access to certain websites.

• Provide more games to play.

When might employers relax internet restrictions?

• When there is no work to do.

• When employees request it.

• During important meetings.

• During lunchtime or outside of working hours.

What is an instant messenger?

• A tool for blocking websites.

• An application that allows users to send instant messages.

• A method for sending messages and files to other people.

• A device for producing letters.

What is a social network?

• A site that allows people to communicate and share content.

• A tool for sending instant messages.

• A method for sending emails.

• A device for producing text documents.

What is one way ICT has changed communication in the workplace?

• More handwritten letters.

• Increased use of typewriters.

• Use of video conferencing to interact with colleagues.

• Less use of computers.

What is one benefit of employees working from home?

• They can play games all day.

• They can access information online for research.

• They can avoid all work.

• They can avoid communicating with colleagues.

What is one way ICT has impacted shopping?

• Less use of computers.

• Increased use of typewriters.

• More handwritten letters.

• Ability to shop online.