3.7 Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
Internet
A
Interconnected network of computers that provide many online services to user
2
Q
Internet protocols
A
- IMAP (internet message access)
- FTP (file transfer)
- SSH (secure shell)
- VoIP (voice over internet)
- HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol)
3
Q
Information and services
A
- increased info access
- access booking systems
- study using VLEs
- internet: not edited, available anywhere/time, many channels
4
Q
Employment
A
- new job opportunities
- job losses
5
Q
Working practices
A
- collaboration: shared expertise but hard to coordinate
- task split: expertise but reduced understanding
- mobile work: work from home but reduced understanding
- on-site work: access up to date information but exhausted
6
Q
Social impact
A
- increase online interaction & culture awareness but underdeveloped social skills
- cyber bullying
- physical activity
7
Q
Staying safe online
A
- Zip it, Block it, Flag it
8
Q
Advantages of WFH
A
- reduced stress
- save money and time
- reduce travel emissions
- comfortable environment
- firm attracts talented workers world wide
- no office rent
- never late for work
9
Q
Disadvantages of WFH
A
- home distractions
- lack of interaction w colleagues
- feel disconnected
- date security concerns
- hard to manage employees WFH
- hard to organize payments for overseas worker
10
Q
Advantages of internet to organization
A
- improved communication
- access to global markets/workforce
- better info management
11
Q
Disadvantages of internet to organizations
A
- security issues: transfer data copy via email, remote access to data, store data to another company’s reserves
- more competition
12
Q
Digital divide & factors affecting it
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- economy & infrastructure
- location
- politics
- religion
- diability
- social factors
13
Q
Impact of too much access to network
A
- moderators control what content to publish
- wikipedia
- info online can be real or fake
- good causes from internet
- help police solve crime
