Impact of Technology in different areas.

 

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON DIFFERENT AREAS.

Technology refers to the application of science for practical purposes and the gadgets and devices developed as a result.

 

Environment

Technology has both positive and negative impacts on the environment. Some positive impacts include the availability of public transportation for moving from one place to another, for those who commute daily it has done them good. Recycling of waste materials has also helped in reducing waste that would have polluted the environment e.g. scrap metal

Elimination of industrial emissions, use of solar panels, and wastewater management cannot be underrated.

 

Negative impacts include the misuse and damage of our natural resources, Air and water pollution with the emission of harmful gases like carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitric oxide, and methane from power stations, factories, agricultural farms, and vehicles.

The consequences of air pollution are a health hazard to human beings, animals, and global warming due to climate change. Water pollution, on the other hand, can cause harm to the aquatic ecosystem and to the human who can acquire diseases like typhoid, cholera, and bilharzia

 

Service delivery

Technology-based services have become an integral part of our daily lives. In the past people used to move from one place to another or shop to shop in search of goods and services. Thanks to technology which has made it possible with a click of a button. Today it is possible to do everything online from advertising and marketing, ordering, Sales and even payment can be done online.

 

To the service providers e.g. Companies with the introduction of automated services operational costs have reduced and the money that was to be spent on paying salaries would be used in other areas to improve the services. From online and social media marketing it becomes easy to target a specific group of people. Their issues can also be addressed on these platforms. When used correctly, technology can help improve the customer service experience.

 

Talent

Technology can be used to attract, nurture and retain talent. With the new technologies, it is possible to advertise jobs, conduct interviews and hire employees online. Online pieces of training are also offered to sharpen skills this saves on time and costs.

Employees who are computer literate can speed up their productivity. people can get help immediately through instant messaging thus issues are sorted out in good time 

Technology can be used to conduct performance-based appraisals. Freelancers can now work online comfortably.

 

Leadership

Technology is the force behind the new styles of leadership. At a top management level, technology is a very useful tool to help one become a superb leader. It allows greater power and administration without the need for physical presence.

Technology-based leadership allows employees to work from home. The way leaders communicate and deal with their employees has changed tremendously.

CCTV cameras installation has helped a great deal in monitoring what's going on in different departments and for security reasons. A manager can see what the employees are doing while comfortably sitting in his office.