SOCIETY

Positive Impact

Computers in Banking

Many financial institutions offer online banking. People can access their financial records from anywhere in the world. One example is the Maybank2u. Most of the packages offer a variety of online services which requires access to the web. For example we can track our investment online, compare insurance rates and do online banking.

 

Graphics & Multimedia

Computers are crucial in the process of making works available to the public. These works include magazines, books, newspapers, music and film production. Special software applications are used to assist graphic designers to develop graphics, texts, photographs and composing songs.

Computers in Tourism

Today, people will go online to get all related information about traveling. They can visit websites to get information on destinations, prices, hotels, flights, rentals, purchase ticket online, all payments can be made by using credit card.

Negative Impact

Health problems
A computer may harm users if they use it for long hours frequently. Computer users are also exposed to bad posture, eyestrain, physical and mental stress. In order to solve the health problems, an ergonomic environment can be introduced. For example, an ergonomic chair can reduces back strain and a screen filter is used to minimize eye strain.

 Social problems 
Nowdays,people tend to choose online communication rather than having real time conversations. People tend to become more individualistic and introvert.

Resources
http://www.scribd.com/doc/7047354/MIS-Chapter-16-Impacts-of-IT-on-Organizations-Individuals-And-Society
 http://alfa1011.blogspot.com/2010/03/1412-describe-impact-of-ict-on-society.html
http://www.kedah.edu.my/sahc/a_portal/portal_tekvok/ict/nota_ict_n_soceity/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20les5.pdf