Digital Divide III
Computer Science J.S.S 3 Second Term
Sub-theme: Basic knowledge of Information Technology
Week 3
Digital Divide III
Performance Objective
Student should be able to:
- Explain the limitation of the old economy
- State the benefits of the new economy
Content
Limitations of Old Economy
The limitations of the old economy to the new economy are:
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Old Economy |
New Economy |
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1. Slower and linear |
1. Fast and unpredictable |
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2. Local competition |
2. Global hyper-competition |
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3. Automation and mechanization |
3. Information and communication technology |
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4. Limited learning skills required |
4. Continuous learning skills required |
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5. Capital intensive |
5. Knowledge and people capabilities |
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6. Covers small area |
6. Covers large area |
Benefit of New Economy
- the size of equipment is…