Author Question: How have technological advances changed the way we work today? What will be an ideal ... (Read 87 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

How have technological advances changed the way we work today?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

_____ is a work arrangement in which employees spend at least part of their time working online, away from the office.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

bigsis44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Technological advances constantly change the way we work. As a result, we have become
deeply dependent on the Internet and other technology and have become accustomed to
certain aspects related to communication. Our expectations can include: a) instant real-time
communication; b) immediate access to information; c) interactivity, not just consumption, of
resources on the World Wide Web; d) powerful computers and mobile devices.
Today's Internet technologies can a) reduce the time it takes to complete tasks and projects;
b) make the way we work more convenient; c) enhance the quality of our communications; d)
make our work environment more pleasant.
They provide the ability to a) communicate around the world; b) share messages, documents,
and multimedia with anyone; c) engage in real-time conversations online; d) collaborate and
manage projects using cloud computing; e) increase productivity with many tools and
applications found online.

Answer to Question 2

Telecommuting
Telecommuting is a work arrangement in which employees spend at least part of their time
working online, away from the office. Telecommuting saves time, space, and travel costs.