Technology Flashcards
What are the current uses of ICT
storing data
producing business documents
Designing
internal and external communications
computerised stock control and distribution systems
linkages to production technology
What is storing data?
products, customers, suppliers through the use of data bases to allow searches and personal mailings to customers
What is producing business documents?
letters or advertisement
What is designing?
packaging, buildings
What is internal and external communication?
using electronic links such and email and online messaging
What is computerised stock control and distribution?
from customer ordering to receiving products
What is linkages to production technology?
to allow computerised production methods
E-commerce
the buying and selling of goods and services using the internet
Advantages of e-commerce
a wider audience reached
sell and buy 24/7
more convenient for customers
reduces rent costs of physical shop
business can become more known
Disadvantages of e-commerce
More competitors across globe making it hard for business to be noticed
employees need extra skills like website mangement
expensive to maintain website
processing of returns and deliveries is time consuming
not everyone can acces web eg old ppl
What is mcommerce
the use of mobile devices such as smart phones to buy and sell online
Digital technology
Is where businesses use computer based tools, systems, devices to generate, store or process data.
includes social media, productivity application, cloud computing or e-commerce
Benefits of digital tech
easier faster and more effective communication options
Helps marketing and increases sales
Allows remote working
Easier to recruit employees
Improves quality
Disadvantages of technology
increased dependency on technology
Increased risk of job cuts
Closure of High Street stores
Can go down or have faults so business operation stops
Uses of digital technology
Organisation
finance
human resources
production
marketing
