ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
The effects of using IT
• 5.1 Effects of IT on employment
• 5.2 Effects of IT on working patterns within organisations
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Chapter 5: The effects of using IT
5.3 Microprocessor-controlled devices in the home
• 5.4 Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment
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, ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
The effects of using IT
Effects of IT on employment
Areas of Increased Employment Areas of Increased Unemployment
Chapter 5: The effects of using IT
Website designers: With a demand for Office Work:
companies to have a web presence website The use of applications such as
designers are required to set up and maintain spreadsheets, word processors and
the webpages. databases has improved the efficiency of
the office and also reduced the numbers
Delivery Drivers: With more shops opting to
of workers required to complete set tasks.
have online presences dispatch departments
are required to deliver goods to customers.
Computer Programmers: Manufacturing:
With the increase use various devices In the manufacturing industry robots have
programmers are required to write operating replaced human workers. Robotics will
systems, applications and computer games. mainly complete the more labour
intensive tasks.
Network Managers: Retail:
In any place of work network computers is With more retail outlets opting for the
the norm. For a network to function network online route to target a wider customer
technicians and managers would have to be base this has meant more high street
present to maintain and to provide technical stores are closing down due to a lack of
support. demand and staff are losing their jobs.
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