Computer-Mediated Communication Platforms both social
And Organisation oriented.
computer-mediated communication. This is when any type of
electronic equipment is utilized to communicate. The electronic
equipment can be smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, etc,.
This is made possible through the use of the World Wide Web
(internet)
Further Definition
• Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is defined as any human
communication that occurs through the use of two or more electronic
devices.
• Any system that enables interpersonal communication by means of
computers and networks
• While the term has traditionally referred to those communications that
occur via computer-mediated formats (e.g., instant messaging, email,
chat rooms, online forums, social network services), it has also been
applied to other forms of text-based interaction such as text messaging
The Categories
• Synchronous
• Asynchronous
Computers
JOB FLEXING - The biggest advantage is the ability to work
anywhere at any time. Many companies allow their employees to
work from home because of this technology. The use of Portable
networked laptops enable workers to work from home without
sacrificing any productivity.
ABILITY TO MULTITASK - Employees also have the ability to
multitask, which can increase overall productivity for the
organization. The computer platforms have enabled industrial
automation, where various tasks are carried out at the same time
on different stations.
Computers
social platforms
Skype;
Video conferencing;
Facebook;
WhatsApp;
Twitter;
LinkedIn and many more.
Social benefits using social platforms
Communication has been made easy both formally and informally.
Cost reduction and time saving. For example video conferencing
reduces travelling and accommodation costs .
The international community has become a global village without
geographical boundaries and limitations on interaction.
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ADVANCEMENT is trading in products or services using
computer networks, such as the Internet. Most organizational business is now
revolving on the internet. Advertisement, product campaign, customer base for
young and effluent clients is scout through the internet. The use of electronic
transactions internationally increase organizational growth and customer
satisfaction both locally and globally.
Instead of customers moving around with briefcases
of cash, plastic money has become the order of the
day.
The popularity of the use of emails, or electronic messages, has grown tremendously due to some distinct
advantages it has in organizations.
1.Messages can be transmitted and received in written form at any time.
2.There is no time delay as with regular mail.
3.Documents can also be attached or sent through email, which improves productivity.
Emails
The cell phone or smartphone has also importantly increased organizational communication. There are
some major advantages to using smartphones for work-related reasons.
Advantages:
1.Productivity can benefit from the opportunity to communicate with coworkers at all hours of the day.
2.Employees can communicate with coworkers globally. Certain work related solutions can be meet
through such communication.
3.Corporate sponsored phone can have tracking information and the Global positioning systems to
locate and see productive sales employees.
Smartphones
The recent advent of cloud computing, is a best example of computer mediated communication platforms.
Organizations don’t have to waste resources acquiring expensive computer machines, setting up high
performing hardware infrastructure, to gain competitive advantage. Cloud computing provide the Hardware,
data, software and infrastructure and safe storage of data on a pay for use basis. This is cheap, as organizations
are supplied with all resources on this platform. Customers and share -holders can access information and
evaluate opportunities cheaply through this new technologies.
Organizational cultural exchange programs,
product revitalization, rival product
understanding, employee professional and
expertise advancement are enabled through
these computer mediated communication
platforms.
