Wireless Mobile Technologies

Essay # 54278

Business
Computer and Technology > Technology

A discussion on wireless mobile technologies and how they affect modern businesses and the society we live in.

2,261 words () | 12 sources | MLA | 2004 Turkey

Paper Summary:

The objective of this paper is to discuss the development and adoption of mobile wireless communications technologies and their effects on organizations and society. It examines the information society concept followed by the impact of mobile technologies mobile phones in particular - on society. The influence of mobile technologies on organizations is also investigated as well as the changing working procedures of workers. Particular attention is paid to blue-collar fieldworkers. It also explores the advantages of employing mobile technologies in organizational operations and how these technologies can contribute to organizational performance.

Outline
Information Society Concept and How Mobile Technology Effects Society
Impacts of Mobile Technologies on Organizations
Impacts of Mobile Technologies on Working Procedures
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"No technological development is possible without effect upon society. Thanks to the developments in technology taking place since the end of the 20th century, we have moved towards an emerging society defined as "the information society". As can be clearly understood from its name, information has become a significant factor for the development of society. Yoneji Masuda, who discussed "Information villages" as the social system of the future in 1971, is regarded as an early proponent of information society concept."