Disadvantages in IT

Some Advantages and Disadvantages of Information Technology
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After reading numerous articles in nonprofit focused periodicals and small business blogs I noticed that there is a real emphasis on the importance of Information Technology for any business especially those in the nonprofit sector. Information increases globalization, communication, and can create jobs while being cost effective according to the Small Business Bible's blog entitled, Some Advantages and Disadvantages of Information Technology. However, I have not read anything that blatantly says that there are some disadvantages in Information Technology until today. I came across a Small Business Blog that talks about the advantages and disadvantages of Information Technology . Although the blog is pretty straight forward and talks about ideas that hopefully most nonprofit managers are aware of, I think it is important this topic is talked about throughout all nonprofits. As the blog explains,"Today information technology involves more than just computer literacy; it also takes into account how computers work and how these computers can further be used not just for information processing but also for communications and problem solving tasks as well." 

According to the Small Business Bible, information technology can create disadvantages in the job market, privacy and security of all parties involved. Due to an increase of information technology many organizations have downsized their staff. Now computers are able to do work that people used to do. This means more money for the organization but now many are faced with unemployment. In addition, it is important to keep yourself up-to-date with all technological advancements so your organization is up to date with current ideas and software if possible. Technology has become the dominate culture, a scary reality for many however it is important to embrace this concept.   Privacy is another disadvantage according to the Small Business Bible and it is a scary but important issue to understand. "...people are now worried about their one private information becoming public knowledge."

I think a lot of people tend to only look at the advantages and forget that some things that benefit an organization can also come with negative aspects. It is important for all involved to understand those disadvantages in order for them to not become a problem and if they do become a problem, it is important that organization has problem solving strategies to allow them to handle the issues. This blog although does not seem to be geared to nonprofits but small businesses is interesting and I think is worth taking a look at. Each blog is pretty straight forward and provides you with information about a variety of topics that are important for any small business.