U1 AOS3/KK4: Technological Developments Flashcards

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Technological development

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human labour is replaced by machines eg. computers, a macro environmental pressure - a business has no control over.

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Types of technological development

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  1. mechanisation
  2. automation
  3. digital payment systems
  4. internet
  5. e-commerce
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Mechanisatoin

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turning a manual process into a mechanical one

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automation

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robot automatically performing a task

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digital payment systems

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keep records of sales, proof of purchase, consumers are likely to spend more with card

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internet

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provides: history on business, a shopping cart, customer feedback, ability to market to attract new customers

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e-commerce

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buying/selling via internet

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