Arima North Secondary



Topic-Impact of communication technology on globalizationInformation and communication technology (ICT) are technologies which are used for transmitting and storing information electronically. Computers has taken over many jobs that were done by people example there were bank tellers, now we have ATMs. However, technology has also created many new jobs such as social media managers or video game designers.Research: What are some other ICT jobs that exist?___________________________________________________________________________E-commerce- ICT has changed the way in which business is done. E-commerce is the buying and selling of products and services via the internet. Example in the past when you wanted a product such as a toy you had to go to a shop now you can purchase anything online via AMAZON! HOW E-COMMERCE WORKSADVANTAGES:1. Shopping online can be carried out twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year.2. Online shopping can take place at home, without the need to travel to shops. Potentially, this is ecologically sound / environmentally friendly, as it saves on fuel and reduces congestion on the roads.3. A product’s features and functions are often listed in detail, on retail websites.4. The potential customer can shop when it is convenient for him / her.5. It is often easier to compare products using internet sites, review sites and forumsDISADVANTAGES: 1. A potential customer only sees an image (sometimes a 360-degree image).2. Images of products are usually taken from favorable angles, with the best possible lighting conditions. The potential customer only sees what the manufacturer / retailer wants him / her to see.3. A shop assistant is not available to question, which means answers to queries / questions are not immediate.4. Returning a product is often more complicated and may involve parceling it and taking it to a post office. This may be at the customers’ own expense.5. Potential customers must be wary of online fraud and take the appropriate security measures. ................
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