Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Benefits & Costs

Benefits

  • efficient use can save time and improve worker productivity
  • automates menial tasks so employees can focus on higher value activities

  • increased communication and experience for consumers means better customer service

ex. AT&T had plans for a voice-controlled virtual assistant to be installed by car manufacturers which could help read directions to drivers and even provide updates on current weather conditions.


Costs

  • may be costly to buy and implement for managers
  • takes up space on hard drive 
  • lost productivity possible when employees aren't properly trained - ex. medical workers who spend 8 to 10 minutes more using voice systems compared to paper records
  • errors in the system can also be costly if it produces false input


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