Discuss how technology, especially in telecommunication, has affected work and family. Give several examples to illustrate your answer

What will be an ideal response?


The student should assert that information technology has invaded family and leisure time. With the invention of fax machines, home computers, pagers, and cell phones, people are always connected to their work. However, telecommunication also always employees to create flexible work arrangements and work from home. The student should include several examples.

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