3.4 Globalisation

Overview Discuss how ICT has enabled globalisation (for example the ability to contact others in any part of the world day or night or purchase goods from anywhere in the world without leaving the house);

Technology available Fax Video conferencing Mobile phones (Depends on the infrastructure of the country)

Communication Benefits Easier communication People need never feel alone Less expensive than traditional communication Problems Dangers of trust Different countries restrict freedom of speech

Shopping Benefits Can shop from comfort of own home Can shop 24/7 Can research pricing Have access to a wider range of goods Problems Have to rely on what you see Have to trust companies Dangers of giving out banking details Returning items could be more of a problem

Business Benefits Wider global market Better advertising Can research competitors A better flow or relevant information Wider business skills available Problems Tracking posted goods Different laws in different countries More competitors to deal with Different cultures to deal with Harder to catch fraud and hackers

Discussion Discuss how ICT might assist people living in a poor economic country.