Although there are many advantages to information technology, there are also many disadvantages. One advantage and disadvantage of information technology is that things can be done much faster than before. Before computers became common, documents would either be written long-hand or would be typed out tediously on a typewriter. Then, the document would have to be mailed. Today, you can just
. quickly type up a document on the computer, use the spell check button, print multiple copies, and email or fax the document. This allows work to be done much faster, which is advantageous. However, now employees are expected to complete tasks more quickly and complete more tasks. Employees can get "burned out" faster because they are constantly expected to be checking their email or Blackberry for messages, even after working hours are over. Moreover, now that everyone has smart phones and ipods, people do not pay as much attention to their surroundings when they are walking.
