Wednesday 2 November 2011

Case Study for Today

Today we are looking at the impact of your project on the wider world under the headingsSocial, Economic and Environmental Effects.  This section should be around 350-450 words.

These questions could be useful to you:

Social Effects:
  • Have jobs been created or lost, directly or indirectly through use of this technology?
  • Have lifestyles been changed through this technology?
  • Have cultures been changed through this technology?
  • Have these effects been positive or negative? Explain
Economic Effects:
  • Has this technology increased profits/income for people or companies?
  • Has it affected economies?
  • Does it provide cheaper/more expensive products/technology?
  • Is it expensive to own and use/run this technology?
  • Have any of these effects been positive or negative? Explain.
Environmental Effects:
  • Has this technology had an environmental effect for people. cultures or companies?
  • Is the product recyclable/made from recycled components?
  • Has it effected the natural/urban environment, directly or indirectly?
  • Does the product manufacture use/provide environmentally cleaner/dirtier products?
  • Have these effects been positive or negative? Explain.
You also had to submit a first draft of your analysis and description.

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