They have also become much cheaper for example social networking is completely free. This type of communication has enabled us to strengthen relations with people which we haven't been able to do so well in the past, which has increased globalisation. The communication between people is vital for TNC’s especially when they are working in foreign country like TNC’s do. Therefore TNC’s can now use this technology to communicate through other countries in a effective way and widen their global influence. This is further encouraged due to the fact that there is cheap labour in LEDC’s so TNC’s are likely to move over there.
Containers are can be easily transferred from one transport to a different form. This saves time and money as now only 2% of the price of the product is transport costs. Containerisation and the increase in affordable planes has affected globalisation, as now products can be shipped from china to the U.K which would still be cheaper than producing them in the U.K. and people are now more interconnected which has increased the growth of TNC as materials and people can be moved quicker. Communication has connected and linked the globe by using email and Skype. It is now accessible to talk to anyone around the world for free, which the connected families, cultures and the growth of business.
The internet has become an integral part of our daily life. Whether it is used for work, education or daily life, seldom does a day go by without it. Furthermore, many governmental and none-governmental bodies keep track of internet penetration levels and some empowered bodies strive to achieve higher levels of penetration such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The importance of internet penetration stems from its vital presence in day to day activities to the extent that it may have a large effect on macroeconomic measures and social wealth fair. From this concept, it is important to examine the market of Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
Homework Week 9 1. Why do most business choose not to do their own web hosting? Because doing their web hosting can be expensive. They have to manage, design the site – which is a lot of works. Renting a web hosting space is more reliable and fast connections to the Internet and also have backup power and high security 2.
In addition, I don’t have to waste expensive gas just to find the closest bill paying location. You can practically pay any bill online as long as the billing company has a website. The internet has made many things possible and easier for Hereford residents. We are able to shop, pay bills, and keep in touch with friends and family online. It is one of the best things that have been brought to this town.
With all the advantages of moving to the internet the online community continues to grow. Of course you can still do all your banking at the bank or go to the store to buy stuff, but times are changing. 40% of the Bank of America customers use the Online only account that charges a fee if you want to use the physical bank. With the way things are going our entire society could go completely online. With people relying on the internet for their everyday lives its no wonder that to some people think that internet should be considered a human right.
“High-speed Internet has had the greatest technological impact on society over the past decade and is the technology most people say they cannot live without, according to a new poll” (Reuters, 2010, para. 1). The Internet has evolved so much that most humans cannot function without it. In connection with the Internet come tools that are used by professionals. Many professionals stay connected with smart phones.
You can communicate not just across cities, or countries, but also across international boarders. Email is an ever-growing tool in the business industry because it’s a quick, efficient and cheap way of communicating with customers, as well as those within the organisation itself. You can reach people directly without having to go through 3 other people first. Emails can be sent to large groups of people within seconds. A memo used to take up to a week to send, and involved over a dozen steps, now it can be done in a matter
Identity Theft or Identity Fraud As a result of the expansive evolution of technology and its easier than ever access, (the Internet) identity theft has grown significantly over the last two decades. Identity theft is now the fastest growing crime in the United States. (Federal Trade Commission) A. Identity theft has grown rapidly and significantly over the past two decades. 1.
The internet and rapidly developing technology plays a major role in the way news is gathered and published. Ordinary people are now contributing much more to the news we hear and read about. The different method news is being presented has been a positive to normal citizens in many various ways. News can now be accessed much more conveniently and quickly. Due to the new and innovative technology that is available, news can be broadcasted over radio, on the television and articles can also be read on tablet devices and phones completely free of charge.