digital media theory

1. Evolving
Business in
an E-World

2. To adapt, businesses need to use technology to
their advantage, minimize distractions and
focus on improving productivity through various
platforms.

3. Technology is
changing workplaces
for the better by creating
collaborative work spaces, cutting
costs and increasing efficiency.

4. 53 %
OF ADULTS IN NORTH
AMERICA OWN
A TABLET (2)
9/10
PEOPLE IN NORTH
AMERICA OWN
A MOBILE
PHONE (2)
12 BILLION
DEVICES ARE
CONNECTED
TO THE INTERNET (1)

5. "The technological advances achieved in the past few decades
have brought about a revolution in the business world,
affecting nearly all aspects of a working life." (6)

6. “Millennials have
grown up using technology
as a main form of
communication” (8)

7. Technology has
taken precedent
as the most
common and
easiest mode of
communication in
the workplace,
limiting face to
face.
“Young people have grown up fearing
conversation. Technology-enabled, we
are able to be with one another, and
also elsewhere, connected to
wherever we want to be”4)

8. E-communicating can cause detriments
to workplace relationships as there is
limited face to face interaction,
becoming more difficult to engage and
connect with coworkers.

9. “By 2020, millennials will form about 50% of the
global workforce, and their tech-savvy philosophy will
help create a fully mobile and collaborative work
environment.” (5)

10. 79%
OF PEOPLE WORK
ON VIRTUAL
TEAMS (9)
“Collaborative tech will be at the forefront of
scalability, growth, and long-term success
for most businesses”. (5)
Technology allows for workplaces to
remain competitive, creative
and collaborative.

11. Businesses use a vast
variety of devices to
help facilitatetheir day-
to-day operations.

12. Social Media networks are
used throughout
organizations; internally to
facilitate
workplace
communication

13. Businesses are
innovating
using artificial
intelligence.
“By eliminating the
human element, this
can analyze data &
search for
patterns – helping
to automate and
systematize
processes driven by
instinct.” (11)

14. “Juggling several types of communication at once has some
benefits, including improving efficiency in some workplaces.”
(10)

15. Removes Communication
Barriers
Encourages Innovation
Increased Efficiency
Allows employees to be
Mobile
Workplaces benefit from technology by….

16. Technology disadvantages workplaces by….
May cause distractions
Costly to implement &
maintain
May affect workplace
relationships
Increased security

17. “The economic cost of distraction -
both in lost productivity and
employee stress - is now tallied
well into the billions of dollars.” (1)
Limit
distractions
by
implementing
the use of
productivity
apps

18. Perception of incivility can undermine working
relationships (3).
Foster inclusive employee
community to prevent disconnect within the
organization.

19. Pay attention to needs of employees by, implementing
tech friendly policies

20. Technology has become
essential to our lives and
furthermore the success
of businesses today.

21. It is important for organizations
to implement and effectively
manage technology within the
workplace to remain
competitive, creative
and collaborative in
society.

22. Sources
(1) Anderssen, Erin. "Crushed". The Globe and Mail. N.p., 2014. Web. 12 May 2017.
(2) Matrix, S. "Module 1: Digital Literacies". OnQ Queen's University. N.p., 2017. Web.
(3) Matrix, S. "Module 2: Online Friendship". OnQ Queen's University. N.p., 2017. Web.
(4) Turkle, Sherry. "The Flight From Conversation". The New York Times. N.p., 2012. Web. 12 May 2017.
(5) Manning, Chip. "Technology And Collaboration: Creating The Workplace Of The Future". VDO360. N.p.,
2016. Web. 12 May 2017.
(6) "Technology In The Workplace". Web. 12 May 2017.
(7) Ramey, Karehka. "The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Technology In The Workplace". Use of
Technology. N.p., 2013. Web. 12 May 2017.
(8) Federico, Nicole. "Why Technology Plays An Important Role As Workplace Demographics Shift".
Employee Benefits Group. N.p., 2016. Web. 12 May 2017.
(9) Burg, Natalie. "How Technology Has Changed Workplace Communication". Forbes. N.p., 2013. Web. 12
May 2017.
(10) Eichler, Leah. "Sorry To Be Rude, But My Phone Needs Me". The Globe and Mail. N.p., 2013. Web. 12 May
2017.
(11) Moore, Sarah. "The Future Is Now". Cleveland Business. N.p., 2017. Web. 12 May 2017.
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