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ICT in business. Main purpose is to cut the business's costs, to improve goods and services and to improve efficiency.In pairs consider the different software packages a company may use.. ICT in business. The main software (the programs that actually run on the computer) used in business are:
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1. ICT in business
Email is cheap, quick, secure and efficient
True or False?
Give reasons for your answer
2. ICT in business
Main purpose is to cut the business’s costs, to improve goods and services and to improve efficiency.
In pairs consider the different software packages a company may use.
3. ICT in business The main software (the programs that actually run on the computer) used in business are:
Word processing
Databases
Spreadsheets
Internet
Intranet
Email
Specialist programs
4. ICT in business Write down three advantages and three disadvantages of using email for communication?
Compare your answers with a partner and decide which you feel is the biggest advantage and which is the biggest disadvantage.
5. ICT in business IT can be used to make both storing and manipulation of data more efficient.
In each functional area, there is a use for data storage and handling.
The finance department will need speedy and accurate information. It may also require to display this information in different formats e.g. graphically.
Spreadsheets are ideal for this type of work.
6. ICT in business Think of way’s a business can make use of IT to improve its business in the following areas:
Customer service and support
Stock records (think of how a supermarket controls its stock)
Cash receipts and payments (think of how debit and credit cards are used)
What are the possible disadvantage of using IT for improving business efficiency?