By the end of the lesson you should be able to:
Effects of ICT on Employment
Job Creation
Several jobs that require ICT skills have been created. Examples of new jobs arising from ICT are: Information Managers, System Analysts, Programmers, Network Administrators, Network Installation, Web Designing, Data Entry Clerks, Database Managers
Job Replacement and Displacement
Manual jobs have been replaced by automated machines and computers. Examples of job displacement include:
Downsizing and Outsourcing
Downsizing refers to reducing the number of employees in a business organization so as to increase revenue. Outsourcing on the other hand means contracting outside the business organization to perform work that done by employees from within the organization
Total Quality management
Refers to the commitment of an organization to improving and satisfying customers' needs continuously.
Automated Production
A large number of jobs have been automated by the use of computers leading to a reduction in the number of job opportunities.
Advantages of Using Automated production
Disadvantages of Using Automated production
Effects on Health and Safety
Using computers for over a long period may lead to:
Solution: Use ergonomically designed keyboards with wrist supports
Solution: use adjustable screens, chairs, foot, and backrest
Solution: use of adjustable screens, anti-glare filters, diffused interior lighting, and window blinds
solution: Take short breaks every hour of working with computers