Vol: 8, Issue: 2 2018

Page: 20-33

Significance of Digital Technology

Dr. Radhika Kapur

Received Date: 2018-03-16

Accepted Date: 2018-04-06

Published Date: 2018-04-29

The main purpose of this research paper is to acquire understanding of significance of digital technology that has gained prominence all over the world. In the present existence, the implementation of number of tasks and functions in the field of education, business, management, administration, and so forth require digital technology. The main purpose of digital technology is to enable individuals to work in collaboration towards the achievement of common goals and objectives, enhancement of employee productivity, employee satisfaction and employee retention and improvement of skills, abilities and expertise amongst the human resources. Communication is one of the areas of utmost significance and digital technology enables the individuals to get involved in effective communication. The main areas that have been highlighted in this research paper are, the digital workplace framework, digital technology in education, digital technology in management, benefits of digital technology, types of digital technology, and measures to use digital technology in a safe and responsible manner.

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