Digital Skills and Research Methods Assignment PDF

DIGITAL SKILLS AND
RESEARCH METHODS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Digital skills are related to being digitally literate. It is highly valued and used in
organizations mostly. Today many companies are using digital technology which is helping them
to grow their business. Advancement in technology is helping business in using their resources
optimally and helps them in competing with their competitors. In this assignment effective use of
modern technology in workplace, different technologies used in workplace with their pros and
cons, exploration of social media as a tool for information gathering, marketing and
communication within workplace and its impact on organizations will be explained (Hatch,
2018).
MAIN BODY
Modern technology use within workplace
Today advancement in technology and its use in organizations has been continuously
increasing especially in terms of information, today data is one of the most important resource
for organizations. This advancement has provided workplace with various tools for production,
communication etc. These technologies are used for various purposes within the organization
like data sharing, data protection, knowledge management, decision making, internal
communication within the company , to enhance production work etc.
These modern technologies within workplace can be used in various ways for different
purposes like:
 Improve flow of information: Today this modern technology has helped in creating a
shared information environment in organizations. In this environment information is
stored, organized and centralized at one location which allows everyone at workplace to
access and use that information accordingly. This helps in faster flow of information in a
better way .
 Supports Innovation: These technologies has not only helped in flow of information but it
has also enabled innovation within workplace. Employees can use this technology to
create or suggest new ideas of innovation to transform a business. This has also helped in
gaining competitive advantage and increase companies customer base.
 Quick decision making: Information processing within an organization has also become
fast and efficient which can be used for decision making. Workers can easily access and
process the information or if needed they can easily make changes in the existing
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