Advantages Of Information Technology

Globalization

IT has not only brought the world closer together, but it has allowed the world's economy to become a
single interdependent system. This means that we can not only share information

quickly and efficiently, but we can also bring down barriers of linguistic and geographic boundaries and
countries are able to shares ideas and information with each other.

Communication

With the help of information technology, communication has also

become cheaper, quicker, and more efficient. The internet has also opened up face to face direct
communication from different parts of the world thanks to the helps of video conferencing. Many
collaboration platform have been built in addition to face to face call via mobile devices like iphone.

Cost effectiveness

Information technology has helped to computerize the business process thus streamlining businesses to
make them extremely cost effective money making machines. This in turn increases productivity which
ultimately gives rise to profits that means better pay and less strenuous working conditions.

More time

IT has made it possible for businesses to be open 24 x7 all over the globe. This means that a business can
be open anytime anywhere, making purchases from different countries easier and

more convenient.
O Creation of new jobs

Probably the best advantage of information technology is the

creation of new and interesting jobs. Computer programmers,

Systems analyzers, Hardware and Software developers and Web

designers are just some of the many new employment

opportunities created with the help of IT.

Disadvantages Of Information Technology

O Unemployment

While infomation technology may have streamlincd the business

process it has also created job redundancies, downsizing and

outsourcing. This means that a lot of lower and middle level jobs

have been done away with causing more people to become

unemployed.

O Privacy

Though information technology may have made communication

quicker, easier and more convenient, it has also bought along privacy

issues. From cell phone signal interceptions to email hacking. people

are now worried about their once private information becoming

public knowledge.
Lack of job security

Industry experts believe that the Internet has made job security a

big issue as since technology keeps on changing with each day.

This means that one has to be in a constant learning mode, if he or

she wishes for their job to be secure.

Dominant culture

While information technology may have made the world a global

village, it has also contributed to one culture dominating another

weaker one. For example it is now argued that US influences how

most young teenagers all over the world now act, dress and

behave. Languages too have become overshadowed, with English

becoming the primary mode of communication for business and

everything else.

Computer Literacy

refers to the ability to use computer programs

in an effective manner.
defined as the knowledge and ability to utilize

computers and

efficiently, with a range of skils covering

levels from elementary use to computer

programming and advanced problem solving.

related technology

Importance of Computer Literacy

Computer skills have become increasingly important

as companies have started to depend upon

computerized technology to get work done.

Computer skills can mean that you can perform tasks

that others in the work force aren't able to, and you

are familiar with & able to work with programs that

businesses use. You will have a better chance of

being successful in a workplace if you are able to

navigate computers and use common or specialized

computer programs.
More Job Opportunities

Entering the workforce and getting a job for many people once

involved finding work in fields like construction and

manufacturing. While these industries haven't disappeared

entirely, it isn't nearly as easy to find work in them, nor are

these jobs considered as valuable as they once were. For many

people, it's easier to find an office job that involves the use of a

computer. Naturally, being able to use a computer will put you

at a distinct advantage when you apply for these kinds of

positions. Not only can computer literacy make you more

desirable to employers for office jobs, it may allow you to find

ways to work from home if you have a reliable Internet

connection.

Better Communication

A significant part of communication in the 21st century is

done remotely over computer networks. Email is more

convenient than traditional mail in many ways, and people

who might otherwise never be able to speak to cach other

regularly exchange messages even though they may be on

opposite sides of the world. Whether you are keeping in

touch with old friends or emailing your resume to

employers, communication via the Internet is vital in the

modern age.

New Media

For many young people, computers are replacing

television as the go-to source of entertainment. Teenagers

are arguably more likely to watch vidcos on Youtube than

flip through TV channels, and services such as Netflix

and Hulu allow people to watch TV shows and movies

any time they want as long as they have a reliable Internet

connection. In many ways, computers and the Internet

represents the future of entertainment, and those who

don't take the time to become computer literate may be

left behind.

Having an Up-to-Date News Source

OAlthough there are still plenty of people who read them,

newspapers are quickly becoming relics of the past.

People are now choosing to read the news online, and

these sites can be updated instantly as stories develop.

Being computer literate enough to access these sites

means being able to better keep up with current events.

Being Prepared for the Future

Computer technology is advancing faster than

ever before, and it's very casy to be left behind if

you don't take the time to become at least semi-

literate when it comes to computers. The

communication technology you use now will

most likely be very different from what you will

be using in five years, but it will still provide you

with a solid foundation of computer literacy that

will serve you for years to come.