IFSM201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology
Week 2 Discussion
Telecommuting and Teleworking
Choose one or more questions to complete your discussion. Students, please note, if there is noted duplication of topics and references you will be asked to rewrite your discussion. Let’s be original with our work. Thank you.)
A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together. The internet is the world’s largest computer network.
This rise in telecommunications and both wired and wireless networks has opened up the possibilities for telecommuting.
When working typically at home but tethered to the company’s office is a safe bet you are telecommuting.
Studies have shown that telecommuting can actually increase a company’s productivity.
Teleworking, on the other hand, is working from anywhere using mobile devices and smartphones.
Teleworking, that is, working from anywhere, comes with a potential negative cost – the threat of “always working” and the parallel issue of “always being available or online.”
1. Would you like to have a job for which you telecommute or telework instead of going in to the office? Why or why not?
2. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages for you as the employee and for the business as the employer in having teleworking or telecommuting an accepted policy?