Eirgrid has decided to make all its administration available online. They will have to update computers, train staff, and may have to let some of their workers go. However, there will be savings in time, postage, travel and labour.
Questions 1. What might be the costs involved in changing to online?
2. What are the advantages of having administration online? 3. What might be the disadvantages? 4. Trade unions may not be happy. Why?
Before We Begin …
Technology is ever-changing, so individuals, organisations and the government have to be willing and able to embrace these developments. What used to take hours now takes seconds. It’s unbelievable to think things will only continue to improve going forward. What might the future look like?
1 What is Technology?
Technology is using knowledge and science to solve problems or invent useful tools, e.g. heart stents, cancer treatments, ordering online.
Technology has become a major part of our everyday lives. Think about how you woke up this morning … were you woken by the sound of your phone alarm going off? That is technology. We studied in Strand 1 how we as consumers can shop online and how much easier it has made our lives.
Technology has revolutionised the way businesses work. Everyone has the opportunity to use computers, websites and personal digital products to their advantage. When availing of digital technology, it is important to be responsible, safe and ethical, whilst managing yourself and managing information.