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The Impact Of Computer Technology

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Running Head: The impact of computer technology

Life learning assignment for CIT 312

In partial fulfillment of the requirements
For the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

By

Matthew Dotson

Professor: Daniel Mays

Cohort 19

July 22, 2008

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Has computer technology enhanced our society or has it crippled our ability to function ethically? Computer technology has affected the workplace and compromised our privacy leaving us exposed for unauthorized use of our personal identity. Our world has become less ethical and it has become very difficult to trust or determine what is authentic.
In today’s world we are totally living in a computerized world and we have lost the human element. Many companies have transitioned their information totally to computers and software packages that has moved many people out of jobs. We are completely dependant on computers and our ability to do task on our own has become very limited. Listening to music has become very difficult to appreciate today because of digital equipment that can enhance sound and give the impression of a great artist when indeed it is just the computer. Computer generated music takes away the authenticity of a musician.
Technology is necessary but has it exposed and invaded our privacy? In our society most everything we do requires the use of personal information. Our personal information in the hands of the wrong person could be detrimental.
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Hacking is unauthorized access to a computer system intentionally releasing computer viruses, according to (Baase 2008). Hacking remains one of the largest forms of theft with millions of dollars being stolen yearly. Hacking, for many early years did not have such negative impact on our society or was not taken as serious as it is today. Hacking in earlier years was glorified by young teens and even...