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The uses of ICT in business  

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Contents Page PAGE TASK 1........................................................................................................................ 2 TASK 2....................................................................................................................... 3 TASK 3....................................................................................................................... 8 TASK 4....................................................................................................................... 11 TASK 5....................................................................................................................... 15 TASK 6....................................................................................................................... 19 TASK 7....................................................................................................................... 21 Task 1 Tele-working Tele working, also known as telecommuting, means using information technology and telecommunications to replace work-related travel. Simple it means working at home. Advantages of tele-working - Countless Public - Private-sector studies - Improves employee lifestyles - Flexible working hours - Saves money for food, clothing, dry cleaning, bus, parking, fuel, etc. - No child care problems - Reduces traffic accidents - Reduces Stress - Fewer interruptions allows greater focus on work Disadvantages of tele-working - More stress at home - Reduce of privacy - Reduced social contact with colleagues - Needs Up-to-date ICT equipments for people working from home These are the effects on the employee: Advantages and Disadvantages - Health and Safety rules apply for employee working from home Legislation Act 1974 - Reduced level of IT support when the something happen to computer - Bigger cost due to the telecommunications equipment - Reduced social interaction ...

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