learning aim e

What are the range of services that can be developed online?

• Financial services

• Retail

• Education

• News

• Entertainment

• Productivity

• Booking systems

What are the advantages and disadvantages of financial services being online?

Adv:

• Can be done 24 /7

• Can be done remotely

• Better range of offers

Dis:

• Security concetns

• Must have technology that can access the system

• Lack of understanding

What are the advantages and disadvantages of education being online?

Adv:

• Wider range of courses

• People can learn in their own time

Dis:

• Many online courses are not accredited

• Must be motivated to ocmpleye the courses

What are the advantages and disadvantages of news and information being online?

Adv:

• Easier to stay up to date

• Easier to plan events

Dis:

• Difficult to identify real or fake news

What are the advantages and disadvantages of entertainment being online?

Adv:

• Huge variety of entertainment

• Offline gaming

• Streaming services

Dis:

• Can access inappropriate content

• Distraction from physical lide

What are the advantages and disadvantages of targeted marketing being online?

Adv:

• Web pages can be customised to show relevant items to previous purchases

• Social media sites can be used for advertising

Dis:

• Impulse purchases

• Privacy concerns

What are the advantages and disadvantages of stock control being online?

Adv:

• Accurately records stock levels

• Less stock needs to be held

Dis:

• Doesn’t account for theft

What are the advantages and disadvantages of booking systems being online?

Adv:

• Can easily compare prices

• Less admin staff required

• Convenient

Dis:

• Potential for bank fraud

• May not be legitimate

• Will need technical understanding

What are the advantages and disadvantages of advertising being online?

Adv:

• Can advertise directly to a target audience

• Can reach larger audiences

Dis :

• Spam emails

• Impulse purchases

What are the advantages and disadvantages of security being online?

Adv:

• Less physical staff required

• Businesses/ homes are more secure

Dis:

• Privacy concerns

• False sense of security

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