21- environmental, technological, external factors and influences

Question 1

what are the benefits of using technology?

Answer 1

creates employment
motivation to buy new things
doing “the same thing” is a higher risk

Question 2

what are the limitations of using technology?

Answer 2

unemployment
older generation
deskilling workers
requires change from what customers are used too

Question 3

advantages of computer hardware and software

Answer 3

work from home
remote meetings
faster and more effective systems
contactless

Question 4

disadvantages of computer hardware and software

Answer 4

costly
data security money to train
resistance to change systems must be tested
breakdowns

Question 5

digital revolution opportunities

Answer 5

cost savings
range of info
market research
easy access to feedback

Question 6

digital revolution threats

Answer 6

ability to keep up
jobloss
more competitive