Btec Business Level 3 Unit 4 C3 M3
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION C3 M2
In this task, I will be producing a report on analysing the legal, ethical and operational issues in relation to the use of business information, using appropriate examples. I will also be explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each issue in relation to the use of business information.
INFORMATION SECURITY:
The protection of information and information systems against unauthorized access or modification of information, whether in storage, processing, or transit, and against denial of service to authorized users. Information security includes those measures necessary to detect, document, and counter such threats. Information security is composed of computer security and communications security. Also called …show more content…
INFOSEC.
Advantages of Information Security:
Information security is very easy to utilise.
As technology increases so will the crimes associated with it, making the use of information security worthwhile.
It keeps vital information out of the wrong hands
For the government it keeps top secret information out of terrorist and enemy nation’s hands.
Information security protects users valuable information both while in use and while it is being stored.
Disadvantages of Information Security:
Technology is always changing so users must always purchase upgraded information security.
Since technology is always changing nothing will be completely secure
If a user misses one single area that should be protected the whole system could be compromised
It can be extremely complicated and some users won’t understand what they are dealing with.
It can slow down productivity if the user is constantly having to enter passwords.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Regulations and procedures intended to prevent accident or injury in workplaces or public environments. Health and safety in occupation is a cross-disciplinary area dealing with protection mainly in safety, health and indeed the welfare of people engaged in employment or work. The aim of health and safety programs is to foster a safe working environment.
Advantages of Health & Safety:
healthy, happy and motivated teams increased performance and profitability can help you to obtain liability insurance on preferential terms or rates reduction in sick leave lower staff turnover peace of mind demonstrates to your clients, HSE, staff and insurer that you are effectively managing your risks a good reputation directors not in prison
Disadvantages of Health &
Safety:
Work Hazards, While working in an office doesn't keep you safe from work-related physical problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injuries
Safety Programs Even though OSHA standards require employers to train workers to handle equipment safety, not all do, which puts you at a disadvantage
Personal Protective Equipment When you work without the required equipment, you're working with a safety disadvantage.
Workplace Inspections Regular inspections -- even in offices -- help mitigate risks by identifying problem areas.
OSHA Inspections stop exposure to harmful or hazardous materials, add machine safety guards and offer training for dangerous jobs.
Management Information Security:
Management information system, or MIS, broadly refers to a computer-based system that provides managers with the tools to organize evaluate and efficiently manage departments within an organization. In order to provide past, present and prediction information, a management information system can include software that helps in decision making, data resources such as databases, the hardware resources of a system, decision support systems, people management and project management applications, and any computerized processes that enable the department to run efficiently.
Advantages of Management Information Security:
Globalization - IT has not only brought the world closer together, but it has allowed the world's economy to become a single interdependent system.
Communication - With the help of information technology, communication has also become cheaper, quicker, and more efficient.
Cost effectiveness - Information technology has helped to computerize the business process thus streamlining businesses to make them extremely cost effective money making machines.
Bridging the cultural gap - Information technology has helped to bridge the cultural gap by helping people from different cultures to communicate with one another.
More time - IT has made it possible for businesses to be open 24 x7 all over the globe.
Disadvantages of Management Information Security:
Unemployment - While information technology may have streamlined the business process it has also crated job redundancies, downsizing and outsourcing.
Privacy - Though information technology may have made communication quicker, easier and more convenient,
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.
Dominant culture - While information technology may have made the world a global village, it has also contributed to one culture dominating another weaker one.
In this task, I will be producing a report on analysing the legal, ethical and operational issues in relation to the use of business information, using appropriate examples. I will also be explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each issue in relation to the use of business information.
INFORMATION SECURITY:
The protection of information and information systems against unauthorized access or modification of information, whether in storage, processing, or transit, and against denial of service to authorized users. Information security includes those measures necessary to detect, document, and counter such threats. Information security is composed of computer security and communications security. Also called …show more content…
INFOSEC.
Advantages of Information Security:
Information security is very easy to utilise.
As technology increases so will the crimes associated with it, making the use of information security worthwhile.
It keeps vital information out of the wrong hands
For the government it keeps top secret information out of terrorist and enemy nation’s hands.
Information security protects users valuable information both while in use and while it is being stored.
Disadvantages of Information Security:
Technology is always changing so users must always purchase upgraded information security.
Since technology is always changing nothing will be completely secure
If a user misses one single area that should be protected the whole system could be compromised
It can be extremely complicated and some users won’t understand what they are dealing with.
It can slow down productivity if the user is constantly having to enter passwords.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Regulations and procedures intended to prevent accident or injury in workplaces or public environments. Health and safety in occupation is a cross-disciplinary area dealing with protection mainly in safety, health and indeed the welfare of people engaged in employment or work. The aim of health and safety programs is to foster a safe working environment.
Advantages of Health & Safety:
healthy, happy and motivated teams increased performance and profitability can help you to obtain liability insurance on preferential terms or rates reduction in sick leave lower staff turnover peace of mind demonstrates to your clients, HSE, staff and insurer that you are effectively managing your risks a good reputation directors not in prison
Disadvantages of Health &
Safety:
Work Hazards, While working in an office doesn't keep you safe from work-related physical problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injuries
Safety Programs Even though OSHA standards require employers to train workers to handle equipment safety, not all do, which puts you at a disadvantage
Personal Protective Equipment When you work without the required equipment, you're working with a safety disadvantage.
Workplace Inspections Regular inspections -- even in offices -- help mitigate risks by identifying problem areas.
OSHA Inspections stop exposure to harmful or hazardous materials, add machine safety guards and offer training for dangerous jobs.
Management Information Security:
Management information system, or MIS, broadly refers to a computer-based system that provides managers with the tools to organize evaluate and efficiently manage departments within an organization. In order to provide past, present and prediction information, a management information system can include software that helps in decision making, data resources such as databases, the hardware resources of a system, decision support systems, people management and project management applications, and any computerized processes that enable the department to run efficiently.
Advantages of Management Information Security:
Globalization - IT has not only brought the world closer together, but it has allowed the world's economy to become a single interdependent system.
Communication - With the help of information technology, communication has also become cheaper, quicker, and more efficient.
Cost effectiveness - Information technology has helped to computerize the business process thus streamlining businesses to make them extremely cost effective money making machines.
Bridging the cultural gap - Information technology has helped to bridge the cultural gap by helping people from different cultures to communicate with one another.
More time - IT has made it possible for businesses to be open 24 x7 all over the globe.
Disadvantages of Management Information Security:
Unemployment - While information technology may have streamlined the business process it has also crated job redundancies, downsizing and outsourcing.
Privacy - Though information technology may have made communication quicker, easier and more convenient,
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.
Dominant culture - While information technology may have made the world a global village, it has also contributed to one culture dominating another weaker one.