CONCEPT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY AND ITS EFFECT ON
THE SOCIETY
MODULE 03
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Introduction
This module is about the awareness in the concept of Information
Technology that affects the individuals communicate, learn, and think. It
helps society and determines how people interact with each other on a daily
basis. It's made learning more interactive and collaborative, this helps
people better engage with the material that they are learning and have
trouble with.
I. Objectives
At the end of the end of this module, students should be able to:
1. Define the concept of society
2. Understand the relationship between ethics and society
3. Articulate and defend a preferred position on the relationship between
ethics and society while appreciating its limitation
Introduction
In the past few decades there has been a revolution in computing and
communications, and all indications are that technological progress and use of
information technology will continue at a rapid pace. Accompanying and
supporting the dramatic increases in the power and use of new information
technologies has been the declining cost of communications as a result of both
technological improvements and increased competition. According to Moore’s law
the processing power of microchips is doubling every 18 months.
Introduction
One of the most significant outcomes of the
progress of information technology is probably
electronic commerce over the Internet, a new
way of conducting business. Though only a few
years old, it may radically alter economic
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activities and the social environment.
Introduction
The first definition is of “information
technology”. Information technology is the
technology used to store, manipulate,
distribute or create information. The type of
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capable of processing this data. As it is widely
known to perform a calculation of any type
manually is very cumbersome and time
consuming.
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The influence of information technology on religious practices has mainly been to
the effect of making information about them more accessible. The most relevant
question though is whether the developments in information technologies have
influenced the continuity of social attitudes, customs or institutions.
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Social attitudes have changed with the effect that
citizens of a society now expect the various
elements of that society to be better informed than
previously. They also expect to be able to access
more information about a specific product, service or
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organization so that they can make informed
decisions with regard to their interactions with that
entity.
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Developments such as the Internet and satellite television have created new
media and audiences through which and to which News & Media organizations
can disseminate their information.
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The rapid increase in computing and
communications power has raised considerable
concern about privacy both in the public and
private sector. Decreases in the cost of data
storage and information processing make it likely
that it will become practicable for both
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government and private data-mining enterprises
to collect detailed dossiers on all citizens.
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It is popular wisdom that people today suffer
information overload. A lot of the information
available on the Internet is incomplete and even
incorrect. People spend more and more of their
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know about it.
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Improved communication using email,
social networking - This is a good way to
communicate. People use the web to
send emails to people at other ends of
the world. They do this because it is a
cheap and easy and quick way to
communicate.
Negative Impacts of ICT on People
Job loss: One of the largest negative effects
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has both economic consequences, loss of
income, and social consequences, loss of
status and self-esteem. Job losses may
occur for several reasons, including: manual
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Negative Impacts of ICT on People
Reduced personal interaction: Being
able to work from home is usually
regarded as being a positive effect of
using ICT, but there can be negative
aspects as well. Most people need
some form of social interaction in their
daily lives and if they do not get the
chance to meet and talk to other people
he or she may feel isolated and
unhappy.
Negative Impacts of ICT on People
Reduced physical activity: A third negative effect of ICT is that user may adopt a
more sedentary lifestyle. This can lead to health problems such as obesity, heart
disease, and diabetes.
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ICT CAN HAVE POSITIVE EFFECT IN THE
ORGANIZATION
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By using ICT has brought a number of
benefits to organizations, such as: Cost
savings by using e.g. VoIP instead of
normal telephone, email / messaging
instead of post, video conferencing
instead of traveling to meetings,
e-commerce web sites instead of sales
catalogues. This could allow access to
larger, even worldwide, markets.
IMPACTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON
SOCIETY
- With the development of computer industry and
internet networks during the last three decades
things have changed and global communication
has reached an unprecedented height.
- We could be able to work on jobs being thousands
of miles away through electromagnetic wave. That
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way the problem of skills shortage in some
countries could be reduced and efficient people
would be available to do the job.
IMPACTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON
SOCIETY
- Quick dispatch of information globally has
facilitated the commercial expansion to an
extremely high level with a small firm being able
to sell its products to another part of the world
very easily as they can communicate to each
other in no time and fix up the deal.
- These days one can attend business meetings
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without having to be there physically. The
business partners in such a virtual meeting are
able to see and hear each other as if they are
real.
IMPACTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
1. Business Models, Commerce and
Market Structure
2. Workplace and Labor Market
3. Education
4. Private Life and Society
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References
· Bahram Khalili, ed, Professional Practices in Computer Science, Vols 1, 2, 3, Pearson, 2010.
· Michael J. Quinn, Ethics for the Information Age, 5th Edition, Pearson, 2013.
· Deborah G. Johnson, Computer Ethics, 4th Edition, Pearson, 2009.
Online Reference:
https://www.canberra.edu.au
