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Chapter 18
Technology inthe Workplace
Section 18.1
InformationTechnology
Read to Learn
Describe the role of information technology in business.
Identify ways that technology has changed in the workplace.
The Main Idea
People want instant access to information. At home and at work, they use hardware and software to create, store, and communicate information. Information technology allows people to access information from anywhere.
Key Concepts
The Role of Information Technology
How Technology Has Changed the Workplace
Key Terms
informationtechnology (IT)
technology that uses computing, electronics, and telecommunications to process and distribute information in digital and other forms
Key Terms
telecommunicationsthe transmission of information over communication lines
Key Terms
telecommuting
an arrangement that allows employees to work at home while communicating with the workplace by phone, fax, or modem
Key Terms
wearablecomputers
computer-aideddesign (CAD)
a small portable computer designed to be used while it is worn on the body
software for designing products with a computer
Key Terms
virtualreality
an artificial, three-dimensional visual world created by a computer
The Role of Information Technology
Computers are an important part of information technology (IT).
information technology (IT)technology that uses computing, electronics, and telecommunications to process and distribute information in digital and other forms
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Information Technology (IT)
Computers
Telephones
Personal Digital
Assistants (PDAs)
Fax Machines
Wireless Technology
(WiFi)
MP3 Players
The Role of Information Technology
People depend on telecommunications for getting information quickly and easily.
telecommunicationsthe transmission of information over communication lines
How Technology Has Changed the Workplace
In the past, computers were too big and heavy to take from the office.
Today, mobile computers are light enough to take anywhere.
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Technology On the Go
PortableComputers
WearableComputers
WirelessPhones
BroadbandAccess
SpecializedSoftware
Open-Source Systems
An operating system is the basic set of programs and utilities that makes your computer run. Users can modify and redistribute open-source operating systems such as Linux®.
Telecommuting
Telecommuting requires that employees have their own computers and other equipment to do their work.
telecommutingan arrangement that allows employees to work at home while communicating with the workplace by phone, fax, or modem
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Advantages of Telecommuting
Decreased traffic
Flexible work hours
Improved quality of work
Fewer absent days
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Disadvantages of Telecommuting
Less contact with other workers
Distractions of home
Supervisors find it more difficult to supervise workers
Equipment expenses
Figure 18.1 Computer Users by Age Group
Wearable Computers
A portable music player that can also record speech is an example of a wearable computer.
wearable computera small portable computer designed to be used while it is worn on the body
Technology in Manufacturing
By using computer-aided-design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programs, companies can custom design and make products.
computer-aided design (CAD)software for designing products with a computer
Technology in Manufacturing
In manufacturing plants, robots and computer-controlled machines do much of the work.
Workers direct the robots and machine tools instead of doing hard or monotonous jobs.
Electronic Information Transfer
Using an automated teller machine (ATM) to transfer funds from one bank account to another is an example of an electronic funds transfer.
Electronic Information Transfer
Many companies electronically transfer paychecks to employees’ bank accounts.
Virtual Training
Virtual training allows people to simulate a real situation using a computer.
Computer-run flight simulation programs allow pilots to learn how to fly aircraft.
Virtual Training
Virtual reality is used in training. virtual reality
an artificial, three-dimensional world created by a computerIn a virtual world, the
computer recreates places and actions that seem real.
Virtual Training
Special goggles and data gloves give users the illusion of real object or places.
In medical training, computers allow surgeons to practice proceedures without real patients.
1. What are some forms of information technology?
computers, telephones, PDAs
2. How has technology, especially mobile technology, changed the workplace?
making it possible to work outside the office, especially from home
3. What are some of the pros and cons of telecommuting?
pros: work at home, work without physical supervision, less travel time, flexible work hours;
cons: lack of contact with co-workers, distractions, problems in supervision, cost of equipment
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