Variable Costs

Variable costs are expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business. In other words, variable cost is the sum of marginal costs. It can also be considered normal costs. Along with fixed costs, variable costs make up the two components of total cost. Direct Costs, however, are costs that can be associated with a particular cost objects. Not all variable costs are direct costs, however; for example, variable manufacturing overheadcosts are variable costs that are not a direct costs, but indirect costs.Variable costs are sometimes called unit-level costs as they vary with the number of units produced.

The Knowledge Worker - Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are costs that don't change depending on production or sales levels, such as rent, property tax, insurance, or interest expense. In simple terms, fixed costs are costs that will not change depending on factors affecting them. It is a cost that is agreed before hand and is kept the same.

1.4 Local Divisions - Conclusion

In 1.4 I have discussed the many causes of the digital divide in the UK, and the social and economic impact that it has on our society. Thre are an enormous number of projects trying to bridge the digital divide many of which are funded directly or indirectly by the government as well as by local organisations and private companies. These initiatives have provided a lot of help and guidance on the use of digital technologies by trying to remove the economic, social and mobility barriers that excist.

Wifi in the UK

ICT at my library

My local library has many computers with internet access that is available to anyone who holds an easily attainable library card. Card holders are permitted to use the computers, scanners, printers etc for long periods of time for anything they like (if staff see it reasonable). This brings a slightly different crowd to the library as before internet and computers were introduced, only book lovers went there but know people who need the use of the computers such as students often visit.

Research on local community ICT access

In my local community, there is alot of easily accessible computers to use. School children have access to an awful lot of computers at their schools where they are taught basic and more advanced skills in ICT lessons. The adult community also has good access to computers in both the local library and community centres.