INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTERS IN BUSINESS

Presented By ,
Akhil Babu Amulya Anto Jayadevan S Jomin James Renjusha Snehal Thomas Sruthi

INTRODUCTION

Computers enhance productivity at work, quickly and accurately performing many of the repetitive and tedious tasks. Helps in document creation and editing, accounting, publishing, and record keeping It is also used to share data, coordinate tasks, and quickly communicate with each other It allow organizations to maintain and manipulate databases

HISTORY

The use of computers to assist in performing tedious tasks, however, is not a recent concept Eg. Antikythera Mechanism the world's oldest known computing device Its an early analog computer that was designed to calculate astronomical positions The cumbersome mainframe devices of the time were revolutionized in the 1970s, with the invention of the microprocessor This innovative technology led to the development of the personal computer

APLLICATIONS

Computers are invaluable for storing and manipulating large collections of data in support of numerous tasks across the organization. In addition, the Internet has given businesses an entirely new medium for advertising products and services, gathering data about prospective customers and competitors, and selling products online.

ENTERPRISE-WIDE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

In modern organizations the aspect of synergy is predominant. Modern computers systems provide sophistication to accomplish this. Local Area Network(LAN) - that allows multiple computers located near each other (e.g., in the same room or building) to share files and peripheral devices such as printers. Wide area networks(WAN) - high speed, long distance communications networks or satellites to connect the computers within the network. Employees can communicate and cooperate not only with colleagues in the next office, but across the globe. For example, computerized cash registers in a retail store or other points of sale can be linked together so that sales clerks can search across the network to see whether other store have a particular item in stock. Similarly, the computers at the point of sale can be linked directly to the corporate headquarters so that the store's closing data each evening can be directly and immediately shared with corporate management.

Computerized inventories - keeping track of stock, what products are most in demand, when it is time to reorder, and even assist in automatically ordering stock. Personal Productivity - Application software is readily available that can help people keep track of their calendars, including scheduling of appointments, meetings, and tasks to be done. Application software for Project Management - This application allows a project manager to track and control schedules for complex projects and to communicate key matters. Database Management Systems - A database is a computer software application program that allows the user to create, change, and administer a collection of data items that are related to each other. Database management systems are used in a wide array of businesses : (i)The Inventory Control System of a retail store or chain discussed above. (ii)Medical records management system

INTERNET APPLICATION IN BUSINESS

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Links numerous smaller networks (government , business, education etc.) Creates better Purchasing options Creates better marketing Options Advertisement Order booking Ability to research competition

SECURITY & ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR COMPUTERS IN THE WORKPLACE

Security against cyber crime is of great concern in every organizations Financial transactions ,sensitive or personal info etc.. Are affected Threats can come from external hackers as well as employees within the organization Security program needs address to several levels : a. Security of computer centers and other rooms b. Security of equipment ,facilities and application soft wares c. Communication networks (LAN,WAN), access to the Internet and any intranets or extranets

Security issues are not the only ethical issues faced by enterprises particularly DBMS containing sensitive information Other opportunities of computers in business : a. Closely monitor employees and their e-mails b. Keep track of errors and to trace them to the employee that made them Although there may be legitimate reasons for doing such things, employees often take exception to such close monitoring Employee dissatisfaction, sabotage, or other negative consequences can result from such computer applications in business

KEY TERMS

Application Software Database E-Commerce Enterprise Information technology Local area network Wide area network Presentation software Security Spread sheet Word processing