Ambulance case study

Why have some workers objected to being sited in their `resources` in the most efficient place rather than being sited in the ambulance station?

I think that some workers may object to being sited in "efficient places" seeing as they would argue that medical emergencies can happen at random, in random places, and that their is no "peak demand" for anyone area. In addition to this some workers feel that time can be wasted being sited somewhere specific than being able to service a wider area; if they have a particulary quiet night, with few medical emergencies, then their resources could have made use elsewhere.

What other drawbacks have there there been with the introduction of these ICT systems?

Other drawbacks of these ICT systems being put in place would be that some administration and other employees will be put out of a job due to a computer. Another disadvantage is that any computer system is prone to virus attack and/or crashing. If this happens then the paramedics and ambulance staff are left without any communication and/or satellite tracking. The worse case scenario being that an employee could stray away from his or hers duties knowing they weren't being watched.
Furthermore if the data collected is wrong, then the system becomes wrong. For example, if the data regarding where ambulances should be sited is wrong or possibly out-of-date, then hundreds of ambulances could be positioned in useless places where they are not able to help anyone.

What have been the benefits of these systems?

However the installation of these systems has been more of a success than a fail. One benefit is that employers can keep an eye on employyees in the ambulances to ensure they are doijng their correct job. Additionally by collecting precise geographical data on peak deman areas ambulances can now be positioned better than ever to a potential medical emergency, rather than have to travel all the way from the ambulance station.
Also the system seems to save lives, as ambulances can respond quicker, more fatal emergencies can be dealt with quicker. this means that the hospital can become more effecient.
Even though the introduction of these systems put people out of jobs it also allows more to be employed. Seeing as the system will need maintaining, technicians can be hired to lessen the chance of a crash and also administrators to oversee the overall effectivity of the systems.
Lastly that the benefit of these systems overides all costs of the system so the hospital is not at a loss for buying it, seeing as it goes to use everyday.