ICT in Employment Flashcards

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The impact of ICT on employment is that it has meant that ….. is required to use specific software and equipment

A

increased training

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2
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ICT has also …. as a result of computer-controlled robots

A

made jobs redundant

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3
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Give an example where jobs have been made redundant by computer controlled robots.

A

Paint spraying of cars

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4
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ICT has made new jobs in…

A
  1. software engineering

2. web design

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5
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Teleworking is the…

A

use of ICT to work from home

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6
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An advantage of teleworking to the employee is that it saves…

A

travel costs and time

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7
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An advantage of teleworking to the employee is that it means…

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living nearby is not required

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8
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An advantage of teleworking to the employee is that it allows…

A

flexible working hours

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9
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A disadvantage of teleworking to the employee is that they may feel…

A

isolated

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10
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A disadvantage of teleworking to the employee is that they have to…

A

purchase office items for an office at home

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11
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A disadvantage of teleworking to the employee is that they need to be…

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disciplined to distinguish between work and home life

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12
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An advantage of teleworking to the employer is that it allows a more…

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global workforce with different time zones

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13
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An advantage of teleworking to the employer is that it reduces…

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overhead costs

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14
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An advantage of teleworking to the employer is that it reduces the company’s…

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carbon footprint

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15
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A disadvantage of teleworking to the employer is that it means that it is more difficult to…

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monitor employee activity

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