Use of Technology

Question 1

Technology

Answer 1

Technology is the use of machinery, technology and robotics that aid in the production process. In both service and manufacturing organisations technology can be used to both speed up the production process and and maximise the use of raw materials can allow the organisation to produce using less labour. The use of technology can also improve quality, leading to increased profitability.

Question 2

Office Technology

Answer 2

Office technology in both service and manufacturing organisations use office technology although service organisations use much more effectively in most cases. The use of office technology has allowed office workers to work from locations outside of the business.

EFTPOS
Laptops, computers, mainframe
Printer, photocopier
Video conferencing

Question 3

Robotics

Answer 3

Are highly specified forms of technology capable of completing complex tasks.

Question 4

Computer aided design

Answer 4

Is a computerised design tool that allows a business to create product possibilities from a series of input parameters.

Question 5

Computer Aided manufacturing

Answer 5

Computer aided manufacturing is software that designs and controls manufacturing processes.