Impact on organisations

Question 1

Name 3 ways in which organisations use computers

Answer 1

Any 3 From:

• Storing data
• Design tasks
• Production tasks
• Planning
• Advertising
• Communicating

Question 2

What 3 things have been impacted since the introduction of computers?

Answer 2

• The Number of employees needed
• The skills employees need
• Training and re-training requirements

Question 3

What 5 things give an organisation a stronger online presence?

Answer 3

• Website (To showcase goods and services and sell online.
• Blog (To tell customers about developments in a more personal way)
• Social Networking sites (To monitor comments and engage in discussions
• Viral marketing (To advertise their services through video uploads
• Profiling (Tracking information about customer transactions gathered using cookies

Question 4

What is the Positive and Negative aspects of a Portable digital device towards an organisation?

Answer 4

Positive:
-Allows greater collaboration between workers at different sites.

Negative:
-Puts organisations at greater risk of hackers stealing or corrupting data.

Question 5

Name three positive effects of using technology in education?

Answer 5

Any three from:

• Internet allows better online research
• Laptops, netbooks and smartphones allows access to online learning resource
• Apps for smartphones and tablets make learning more enjoyable
• VLEs allow access to learning resources and let students hand in homework any time.
• EBook readers give better access to lots of texts
• Online registration and admin systems for schools improve efficiency
• Specialist software improves learning in certain subjects (E.G.languages)
• Interactive whiteboards, digital cameras and devices with GPS enhance the learning experience