Computers and information systems have various quality of life impacts such as employment, health risks, equity and access, and rapidity of change (Stair and Reynolds 34). The employment impact shows that many people face the risk of losing their jobs. The demand for skills may also reduce. Health risks such as technostress, computer vision syndrome, and repetitive stress injury have become prevalent (Stair and Reynolds 46). The equity and access impact highlights that poor people and racial minorities lack exposure to information systems. Besides, the rapidity of change impact shows that businesses can be exterminated rapidly due to enhanced efficiency.
The four quality of life issues have impacted my life in several ways. For instance, my parent’s business was shut down since the entity could not adapt to the changing needs of technology. Furthermore, my brother was fired from his job since the company adopted automated procedures. After machines were installed at the firm, his services were no longer required. I have also experienced numerous eye problems due to extended periods of staring at my laptop. In addition, one of my classmates usually struggles to keep up with assignments since he lacks access to a computer while at home.
Ethics would support these four quality of life issues by highlighting the value of equality. It is important for people to show proper concern for one another. In this regard, persons with access to computers should share these resources with others. Ethical consideration would also motivate computer manufacturers to warn users against extended exposure to laptops and tablets. Organizations should also reassign staff to perform minor roles whenever they adapt technology. Hence, the jobs of workers would be guaranteed.
Work Cited
Stair, Ralph, and George Reynolds. Fundamentals of information systems. Boston: Cengage Learning, 2017. Print.
