Change to “Telecommunicating”:

Telecommunication:
Definition:

Communication over a distance by cable, telegraph, telephone, or

broadcasting.Telecommunication is communication at a distance using electrical signals or
electromagnetic waves. Examples of telecommunications systems are the telephone network,
the radio broadcasting system, computer networks and the Internet. The simplest form
of telecommunications takes place between two stations, but it is common for multiple
transmitting and receiving stations to exchange data among themselves. ... Telephone
networks, cellular networks.

PROS AND CONS OF TELECOMMUNICATNG:

PROS:

1. Telecommunication has, most certainly and significantly, decreased the amount of

time taken to send/receive information. The assurance of on-time delivery of a project
is highly comforting.
2. Advanced technology will help increase the reliability and security in transferring data.
Plus, it is slicker and promises faster communication. For example: BookMyShow,
that initially used emails to communicate and advertise, is switching to WhatsApp
which is way more popular, has a wider reach and assures faster responses.
3. Faster data and smooth network are key to successful businesses. Many businesses
today — new and established — meet and close deals on virtual meetings. Linkedin
too, the popular social media platform, has many professionals connecting over
conference/video calls to promote businesses.

4. The cost of sending out an email works out at being insignificant. So, transfer of
information is cheaper as you save a lot on stamps and shipment costs.

5. Sending out copies or replying to many people is way more convenient and, again,
very economical. There is no botheration of having to print or write those many times,
and pay stamp and shipping charges for those many more communications.
 6. Emails can be organized easily in your inbox by creating new folders as per task or
client. This makes documenting, viewing and referring to communication flow a
hassle-free job, as against spending money on filing and stacking letters. Also, old
papers/letters get soiled with time making them unhygienic and difficult to read. Plus,
companies save on hiring staff to locate old pieces of important information and
communication.

CONS:

1. Telecommunication has also infused a “quick response” fashion. Everyone expects

their queries to be responded to immediately. This impacts privacy and work-life
balance.
2. While it will further enable us to do almost everything at a click, it will deprive us
of the human aspect. Video calls are really not the same as face-to-face meetings.
And there is something personal about emails that a group messenger misses out
on.
3.  Initial set up cost of telecommunication — emails, phones and faxes — is very
high. Where many towns are still struggling to receive an uninterrupted power
supply, getting data and network connection seem a far fetched thought. It is also a
matter of relative return on investment (ROI), i.e., spending huge amounts on
laying cables and facilitating infrastructure should ensure a developmental return
which will contribute to the nation’s growth and GDP. When this cannot be
guaranteed, then introducing telecommunication services seem a total waste of
money.
4. Tele-communicating involves energy consumption and pollutant emission. For
example: a personal computer (PC) is made up of more than a thousand
components, a large number of which are significantly hazardous, such as toxic
solvents and heavy metals like lead.

SUGGESTION TO ORGANIZATONS FOR EFFECTIVE USE OF

TELECOMMUNCATNG:

Telecommunications is an important tool for businesses. It enables companies to

communicate effectively with customers and deliver high standards of customer service.
Telecommunication is a key element in allowing employees to collaborate easily from
wherever they are located, remote or local. Mobile telecommunication gives companies the
opportunity to introduce more flexible working by allowing employees to work efficiently
from home or other, more remote locations.

Telephones still remain an important part of customer service strategies. Call management
techniques allow businesses to handle incoming calls efficiently, even when other lines are
busy; calls can be routed to employees with the needed skills to handle each inquiry.
Mobile telecommunications can help maintain communication capability for employees
working in remote locations or at home. All employees use the same telecommunications
device to access data, send and receive messages, work on documents, or participate in
multimedia conferences.

Collaboration between the departments of a business is an important way to help a company

work efficiently and smoothly in improving performance of product development, customer
relationship management, and quality initiatives. Telecommunications allow momentum to
be maintained and important decisions to be made.

Telecommunications has reduced costs associated with transactions. It can also make
shipping operations smoother by automating the basic processes that people once handled.
Vast amounts of information are available to employees; telecommunications allows more
employees to access and use the information and make decisions upon it. This helps to free
up valuable time to allow for more productivity. This technology helps coordinate and
dispatch roaming employees to sites as needed, eliminating the need for a central-based
office.

Telecommunications also empowers firms to reach more customers with fewer resources and
manpower. The power of telecommunications technology is driving businesses all over the
world to get connected. The technology includes telephony and video conferencing,
broadcast and interactive television, instant messaging, email, distributed electronic
collaboration, and a range of web- and Internet-based communications and data
transmissions.

It is the exchange of information over significant distances through the use of electronic
channels. Communication is a crucial aspect of any business, and the availability of
telecommunication assists a business in operating effectively.

Businesses spend a substantial amount of money and time in training, traveling, and
communicating with customers. Through telecommunication methods such as
teleconferencing, costs and limitations are reduced. Teleconferencing involves the use of an
Internet connection and a phone line to communicate with people in other locations.
Teleconferencing enables businesses to make decisions more quickly, especially if businesses
have overseas partnerships, because customers and business partners involved have instant
face-to-face communication to exchange information without having to travel far or wait too
long for correspondence. Faster decision making means a business can progress and
implement its operations on time.