Global Impact Of Computing On Individuals Organizations And Societies
Chiderah Onyeukwu
Mr. James Jones
CPSC 2910-001
8 February 2014
Global Impact of Computing on Individuals, Organizations, and Societies
The world we live in today is fundamentally and drastically different from the world that existed even fifty years ago. Today, computing is at the core of almost every human interaction that exists. Laptops, smartphones, even SMART television sets are now the norm as opposed to a luxury. Because of this, the world is “smaller” than it has ever been and communication is much different now than in the past. This fact has many benefit and risks associated with it, factors that may have been unfathomable to people in the past. When people say that today’s world is a “smaller” world, they are usually referring to the fact that it is now easier to communicate and reach anybody in the world than at any point in history. Being able to do this effectively creates a smaller world because no one is really out of reach and interactions that used to be impossible between family, friends, and associates are now possible. This is an overwhelming benefit of the effect of computing on our global society. With our computers and smartphones, we can use Skype, Oovoo, Facebook, Twitter, or a myriad of other social networks to keep in touch with the people we love most. As individuals, it is safe to say that this benefit of computing is one that would be hard to live without. Computing has also had a large impact on the business world, as it has affected everything from how organizations conduct interviews to creating the technology for businesses to hold meetings across the world from anywhere. Globalization has become possible as companies can now open branches and offshoots anywhere because communication with the main offices is plausible. This has created a sort of “global company”, where companies are no longer restricted by regional and national ties; companies can now compete for resources and financial gain in any financial market or
Mr. James Jones
CPSC 2910-001
8 February 2014
Global Impact of Computing on Individuals, Organizations, and Societies
The world we live in today is fundamentally and drastically different from the world that existed even fifty years ago. Today, computing is at the core of almost every human interaction that exists. Laptops, smartphones, even SMART television sets are now the norm as opposed to a luxury. Because of this, the world is “smaller” than it has ever been and communication is much different now than in the past. This fact has many benefit and risks associated with it, factors that may have been unfathomable to people in the past. When people say that today’s world is a “smaller” world, they are usually referring to the fact that it is now easier to communicate and reach anybody in the world than at any point in history. Being able to do this effectively creates a smaller world because no one is really out of reach and interactions that used to be impossible between family, friends, and associates are now possible. This is an overwhelming benefit of the effect of computing on our global society. With our computers and smartphones, we can use Skype, Oovoo, Facebook, Twitter, or a myriad of other social networks to keep in touch with the people we love most. As individuals, it is safe to say that this benefit of computing is one that would be hard to live without. Computing has also had a large impact on the business world, as it has affected everything from how organizations conduct interviews to creating the technology for businesses to hold meetings across the world from anywhere. Globalization has become possible as companies can now open branches and offshoots anywhere because communication with the main offices is plausible. This has created a sort of “global company”, where companies are no longer restricted by regional and national ties; companies can now compete for resources and financial gain in any financial market or