Use of IT systems 18 Flashcards
Ways in which IT systems can help develop a business
Stock Control
Data Logging and Analysis
General Office Tasks
Creative Tasks
Online Advertising
Manufacturing
Security
Examples of stock control
Automatic stock control and re-ordering of stock from suppliers.
Positives of stock control
Efficient and effective
Can reduce the number of staff needed.
Can be monitored. digitally so stock is less likely to run out.
Can instantly inform customers about the status of their orders
Negatives of stock control
May result in staff not knowing what stock is likely to be received until it arrives.
Examples of data logging and analysis
CCTV
Weather Stations
Positives of data logging
Real time updates allow for constant up to date data
Removes chance of data being accidentally overlooked by staff
Negatives of data logging
Requires a constant connection in order to get real time updates or information.
Examples of general task office
Includes using excel etc. for finance modelling, or word processing letters, invoices etc.
Positives of general task office
Improves efficiency and quality in reports, presentations and spreadsheets
Can be quick to build templates for emails, invoices etc. that can be re-used
Negatives of general task office
May require some training to use these new software packages
May need maintenance or an IT technician to maintain and correct any errors
Examples of creative tasks
Photoshop etc. for posters, making media for social media posts.
Positives of creative tasks
Can edit and update work easier than working with paper.
Specific tools can create effects that you could not or cost allot of money
Negatives of creative tasks
Files are quite big so lots of storage is needed on IT system to store images and videos.
Piracy concerns- people can steal and re-use media
Examples of Online Advertising
Includes using pop-up adverts when surfing the web, adverts embedded in social media interactions
