Mobile Phones - Boon or Bane
... more time to communicate. An important conversation can take place anywhere (e.g.: on a train), reducing the time wasted in travel/waiting to good use. 4. Checking Details With a mobile phone you can keep you up to date on your office, and you can manage and delegate at any time, making instant decisions. This makes administration easier without being on the spot. 5. SMS and Email messages While the SMS(Instant Messaging System) has revolutionized the way we contact with each other, in the newer phones, you can be in touch through email also. Theses facilities are inexpensive and best way to keep in touch. 6. Re-Direction and Answer Services A mobile phone can act as a good extension of a land phone. Your phone calls can be redirected or voice messages stored in your voicemail box. 7. International Usage Most new phones are able to work in a number of countries, which means that even when you are abroad on business trips you can still be instantly accessible. ------------------------------------ The Disadvantages of the Mobile Phone 1. More Calls A disadvantage of being accessible from anywhere in the country is that people who try to sell you things and waste your time are also able to access you more easily. You could also find that people try to contact you outside of business hours, leaving you with too many unwanted calls. 2. Potential Cost The biggest fear many employers have over using a mobile phone for business is that the costs will be so high as to damage their business. This is a potential danger, particularly when employees are using business mobiles, as there is a risk that some employees could misuse the phone raising bills massively. 3. Health Precautions Long Term Implications of Mobile Phone Usage, like radiation of cell phones being next to the ear and damaging the brain tissue are a real threat to health. The studies do suggest there is cell damage if Mobile Phones are used for long periods. 4. Privacy Issues The newer Mobile Phones have powerful inbuilt cameras, voice recording and even short video recording. This leads to people taking unauthorised photographs, of installat...