1. HSSC Computer Section1 Social Implications

2. HSSC Computer Section2 Social and Economical Development Downsizing –refers to the trend of relying on smaller computer –i.e., mainframe  network microcomputer Rightsizing –is to choose computers of the right sizes for the business

3. HSSC Computer Section3 Social and Economical Development Effects on Office Work Clerical Work –use of IT to handle data/information –e.g., document preparation Management work –use of IT to obtain timely information & aid decision making

4. HSSC Computer Section4 Social and Economical Development Impact –office automation  requires less workforce –keep on updating IT knowledge –stress on losing job

5. HSSC Computer Section5 Social and Economical Development Impact on the Manufacturing Sector –use of IT to be competitive –use fewer resources in producing the same amount of products by more efficient use of the resources

6. HSSC Computer Section6 Employment Development Personnel –Systems Analysts ( 系統分析員 ) –Programmers ( 程式編寫員 ) Operational Personnel –Computer Operator –Data-entry Clerks –Data-control Clerks

7. HSSC Computer Section7 Employment Support Personnel –Computer Consultants –Database Administrators –Computer Technicians –Training Officers

8. HSSC Computer Section8 Employment Other Job Opportunities –Hardware –Software –Services –Education Employee Retraining ( 僱員再培訓 ) –is to train traditional workers to fit for new job opportunities

9. HSSC Computer Section9 Ergonomics concerns with the design of machines & working environments that are safe, comfortable and efficient to use by human Ergonomics ( 工作環境學 )

10. HSSC Computer Section10 Ergonomics Physical Health Problems –Eyestrain ( 眼睛疲勞 ) –Headaches –Back & Neck Pain ( 背 / 頸痛 ) Mental Health Problems –Computer Monitoring –Computer Noises (e.g., noise from printer)

11. HSSC Computer Section11 Ergonomics Work Place Design (p. 104) –Clock –Document Holder –Foot Rest –Indirect Lighting –Keyboard & Mouse –Monitor –Seat –Table Lamp –Working Table

12. HSSC Computer Section12 Reference Book ASL Computer Concepts - Ch. 5 (p. 79 - 105)

13. HSSC Computer Section13 Question 1 What are the common physical health problems associated with the intensive use of computers?

14. HSSC Computer Section14 Question 2 Give THREE reasons to explain why computers can cause mental health problems to computer users.