Assessment Technique: Short Report
Title: Short Report on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Communications and Information Technology.
Contents
Short Report 1
Title: 1
Terms of Reference: 1
Method Procedure 1
Findings: 2
Advantages: 2
Disadvantages: 2
Conclusions 3
Recommendations: 3
Bibliography I
Internet and Web based resources I
Short Report
Title:
Short Report on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Communications and Information Technology.
Terms of Reference:
As requested by the Communications module Instructor, as part of assessment technique.
Method Procedure
Secondary research related to advantage and disadvantages of communications and information technology, also known as (ICT).
The information on which the report is based is available on the Internet without commercial charges. Findings:
This report considers possible advantages and disadvantages for Communications, Information Technology (ICT) in terms.
Advantages:
Communication – ICT device like mobile or smartphones has become quicker and more efficient, allowing businesses, individuals, friends and family to communicate together through instant SMS and Email. The availability of the internet has opened up face to face communications with videoconferencing, through social network sites like Facebook, or VOIP applications like Skype.
Globalisation – ICT has led to the world economy becoming into one interdependent economic system. In business terms, ICT and specifically Ecommerce allow companies and individuals to connect in different countries, within a virtual Global Village.
Cost Effectiveness – ICT has automated business processes increasing productivity, which leads to higher profits. The customer also benefits in cost and time saving by using online services like 24/7 online banking or getting groceries delivered to their door.
Bridging
Bibliography: Internet and Web based resources The Small Business Bible: Online Resources. Available from http://www.smallbusinessbible.org/advan_disadvan_informationtechnology.html Online Encyclopaedia searches - Wikipedia: Communications, Information Technology.