Lack of computers and Internet on performance levels of Caribbean justice system

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Lack of computers and Internet on performance levels of Caribbean justice system

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Caribbean justice system, judicial system, internet, communication policy, digitalization, technology, sociology, political, social

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In the last twenty-one years, the Internet and computers have become an increasingly important aspect of everyday lives. It especially plays an integral role in the judicial workplace. It improves communication and allows work to be done quickly and efficiently, which will benefit the country as conflicts will be resolved. These advantages inspire most countries to upgrade technology in their judiciary so that performance levels will increase and work can be done on time for the country to prosper. In general, the judiciary in most Caribbean countries has been becoming more technologically advanced. However, some judicial companies do not have, and this poses the problem - the lack of technology in the judiciary has caused a decline in performance levels. In fact, according to "Cornerstone of Demand" (2013), 50% of employees feel overwhelmed and frustrated with work if they do not have technology, which can be disadvantageous to performance levels.

This study seeks to explore the various ways the lack of computers and the Internet can impact negatively on performance levels in the judiciary. It draws on legal, political and social concepts.

Introduction
Literature review
Data collection sources
Presentation of findings
Analysis of findings
Discussion of findings
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[...] Additionally, judiciary workers in both departments found that their work speed is slower because of the lack of these technologies, which lowers their performance levels. The Internet and computers were also seen to increase stress levels for some of the workers and some used these technologies for personal use sometimes. Similar to the study done by Mitchell (2007), this study found that technology is important to workers in the judiciary, as it is needed to perform job tasks. Moreover, another study done by Hon. [...]

[...] Dunn and Norwick (2006) found that respondents claimed technical difficulties, such as bad connections, hindered performance levels. However, technical difficulties were not reported by respondents of the judiciary to affect their work. Majority of the respondents did claim that they would recommend an upgrade in the speed of the Internet and number of computers in the Human Resources Department and 100% in the Finance Department). To emphasize the statement made by Smith (2010), (who claimed technology makes work being done more efficient) of workers in the Human Resources Department and 40% of workers in the Finance Department are able to do work more efficiently because of technology. [...]

[...] In terms of performance levels, videoconferencing increases it, as all of the judges agreed that more judges and lawyers are able to do work with this technology, "Not every lawyer wants to show in court, and it's not a lack of commitment to the case, but more an economic decision. Videoconferencing solves that." Therefore, in relation to performance levels, this study found that technology has a positive effect on judiciary workers. In terms of methodology, this project will not use this methodology as surveys will be done and not interviews. Ultimately, technology has allegedly increased communication globally. However, this may be seen as a negative aspect to performance levels in the judiciary. [...]

[...] Literature review The internet and computers have evolved over the years, and this has had a great impact on the human race. It is used as a means to communicate and has helped people work faster and more efficiently, especially in workplaces like the judiciary. According to a study done by Mitchell (2007) in the University of Richmond, "Without technology, work assignments would likely take longer and may not be as comprehensive as they are with the assistance of technology." However, even with the vast amounts of advantages, technology can have negative effects in the judicial system. [...]

[...] Presentation of findings This research deals with the negative effects a lack of computers and internet have on performance levels in the judiciary. The data collected that proved this statement is presented in the following presentation of findings. Table 1. Refers to Question 8 Showing How a Judiciary Worker's Work is affected by a Lack of Computers in the Finance Department Category Respondents' Views Work speed is slower 82% Not able to do my work It does not affect my work 18% Table 2. [...]

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