ICT and Social Change

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According to Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) theory, what is the relationship between technology and human action?

Human action is determined by technology
Technology and human action are independent of each other
Technology is the sole determinant of human action
Technology is shaped by human action (correct)

How does Social Shaping of Technology (SST) theory view technology?

As shaped by society's dominating social, political, and economic values (correct)
As neutral and independent of society's values
As a tool that society uses without any impact on values
As solely determined by technological advancements

According to Peter-Paul Verbeek, how does technology impact moral decision-making?

It already has an impact on moral decision-making (correct)
It has no impact on moral decision-making
It enhances moral decision-making capabilities
It diminishes the importance of moral decision-making

What is the main driver of rapid information growth in an information society?

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Social Informatics focus on teaching?

The social issues of computing (A) Signup and view all the answers

How has the usage of social media evolved since the early 2000s?

It has grown dramatically (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the module on ethics discussed in the text?

Discussing ethical principles (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is NOT directly associated with the role of social media in societal change?

Computer revolution (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the capability approach propose as an evaluation framework?

Measuring individuals' freedoms and opportunities (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is highlighted in the text regarding social media and societal transformation?

The impact on human development (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message conveyed by the article 'What happened to the computer revolution?'?

The decline of a technological revolution (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the impacts of social media on human development?

Promoting cultural diversity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of social networking sites according to the text?

To shape social activity of users and individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

How has social media impacted societal change since the 2000s?

By promoting social and political campaigns (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of information technology in society according to the text?

Influencing social transformation as well (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do the theories of SCOT and SST relate to information technology and social change?

They explain how IT and social change intertwine (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of technological change, what is R&D's role facilitated by information technology?

Easing research and development processes (D) Signup and view all the answers

How has social media growth impacted the accessibility of information?

It has dramatically increased access to information (B) Signup and view all the answers