UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF BUSINESS. UNDERSTAND APPLICATIONS AND ISSUES OF
TECHNOLOGY.
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Topics
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Business Technology Applications
What are
computer networks?
Computer networks
are computers linked
in a school or business so users can share
hardware, software, and data.
Networking allows students to access previously saved
7 Internet
Public network used most often for:
Emailing
Accessing the World
Wide Web (WWW)
Intranet
Private network
primarily used to share:information WITHIN a business
Only members or
employees can utilize Effective tool for
sharing information, saving time & money
Applications of Technology by
Businesses
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What is artificial
intelligence (AI)?
software that enables computers to reason learn and make
decisions.
Example: voice
recognition software
Why is
Computer-aided design (CAD)
used?
used to create
product styles and designs.
Examples:
Design for a camera Drawings for homes,
buildings, equipment
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Business Technology Applications
10 Computer assisted Instruction
Used in education
Help people improve
skills at their own pace
Financial activities
Bill paying online,
checking credit report, selling stocks
Telemedicine
Video conferencing
from remote areas so patients have access to diagnosis by doctor in another location
Public records
Military records Social security
Technology Applications by
Businesses
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What is
E-commerce
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E-commerce
is conducting business
transactions using the Internet or other
technology.
Common E-Commerce Activities
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Providing product information
Promoting/marketing a company
Selling online
Conducting market research
Collecting/making payments on line
Obtaining parts and supplies
E-Commerce Examples
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Message on your cell phone screen from a
business advertising their sale
Ebay- online auction
Website that asks market survey questions
Four Basic E-commerce
Models
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B2C: Business-to-Consumer
Example: Lands’ End.com selling swimwear to
expecting mothers
B2B: Business-to-Business
Example: Staples.com ships office supplies to local
hospitals
C2B: Consumer-to-Business
Example: Customers completing on-line surveys in
order to provide feedback to Dunkin’ Donuts
C2C: Consumer-to-Consumer
Example: Customer buying electronics from other
Expert Systems
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systems help people? Expert systems are
computer programs that help people solve technical problems
including medical services, financial planning, and legal matters.
Examples:
-Automotive parts
electronic catalogues -Quicken books
Management Information Systems
(MIS)
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processing and
reporting information in an organization
Management uses information to make
business decisions. Four main components of a MIS:
Gathering data Analyzing data Storing data
MIS Categories of Information
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Information for
budgets and financial reports and statements
Production and
inventory
Information for
production summaries and supplies
Marketing and
sales
Information to
determine customer needs, economic
conditions, and competitors action
Human resources
Information about
employees’ salaries, benefits and
Business Applications of Technology
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What is robotics ? mechanical devices
are programmed to do routine tasks, such as those seen on an assembly line in
factories
Robots can:
Work underground Work under water Work in outer space Work 24 hours/7days
a week
Work in humanly
Telecommuting
What happens during telecommuting activities? Workers use computers off-site (at home) to do a
job, saving travel time and costs. Works well for occupations:
Writers Editors
Accountants
Computer Programmers Web designers
Workers send reports, documents, & ideas to employers via email, fax, videoconferencing
Business Applications
Financial activities Bill pay online Direct deposit Electronic Funds
Transfer
Selling stocks
Completing tax returns Checking credit
reports
Public Records
Military records Social security
Medical information Police records
Telemedicine
Video conferencing
from remote locations so patients have
access to diagnosis by doctor in another
location
Using robotics for
surgical procedures
Computer Assisted Instruction
Advantages
Learner proceeds at
own ability level and pace
Learner has necessary
tools to learn material
Company/trainer can
deliver same training to every user
Offers flexibility in
timing and outcomes
Disadvantages
Lack of personal
contact with a teacher may be detrimental to the student
Learner must be self
motivated
Learner must be
technology savvy
Learner must have
access to computer
Limited professional
training given
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Concerns of Using Technology
Ethics
moral guidelines that govern the use of computers and information systems
Employment Trends
Shift in duties and skills needed in the workplace.
Companies retrain displaced workers who are unemployed because of changing job conditions. Computer literacy is vital.
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Concerns-Computer Crimes
A
computer virus
is a hidden program code
in a system that can do damage to software
or stored data.
How many people have encountered a computer
virus?
Will someone tell how they removed the virus?
Viruses may be programmed to become
active :
At a specific date
Types of Viruses
Bomb - Destructive computer code or virus designed to activate at a specific time
Hoax - A program intended to scare users into thinking they have a virus
Phage - A program that modifies other programs, operating systems, and databases on a Personal Digital Assistant
Trojan Horse - A virus disguised as a useful piece of software
Virus - A computer program designed to cause damage to computer files
Worm Destructive computer program that bores its way through a computer network
Copyright
Protection of intellectual property
Gives owner/creator exclusive rights to
reproduce or distribute copies of his/her own
work
Examples:
Poetry, novels, plays
Computer software & video games Musical scores & lyrics
Copyrights last 70 years
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Theft Concerns
How many people have access to software
that has been copied to a CD by a personal
contact?
Did that person commit an act of piracy?
Piracy
-stealing or illegally copying software
packages or information
White Collar Crimes
An illegal act carried
out by office or
professional workers while at work including:
stealing money,
information, or
computer time through improper use of
computer systems.
Would you be afraid of this person?
Check out this
website and see what he did.
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Health Concerns of Using
Technology
Eyestrain and vision problems
Muscle tension and nerve damage
Ergonomically poor equipment
Carpal tunnel syndrome
A repetitive stress syndrome
Privacy Concerns of Using
Technology
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Dishonest people have access to customer records.
Companies have changed which employees as well as other people that may have access to customer records.
To protect customers, some companies are:
Increasing database security
Changing access codes multiple times during day Becoming more strict about who has access
Purchasing tighter security systems
Identity Theft
Thieves:
Obtain information
online
Apply for credit cards Access bank account
information
Do not give private information out over the internet or phone unless you know the site is secure!
http:// www.businessinsider. com/americas-most- wanted-white-collar- criminals-2009- 11#leonard-weston-ramey-12
Check out the
website and see how many identities this man has had.
Frank William Abagnale, Jr.
Known as a cheque forger, skilled impostor, and escape artist.
Notorious in the 1960s for successfully passing US$2.5 million worth of meticulously forged
checks across 26 countries over the course of five years, beginning when he was 16 years old. Assumed no fewer than eight separate identities,
successfully impersonating an airline pilot, a
doctor, a Bureau of Prisons agent, and a lawyer all before he was 21 years old.
Protecting Your Information
Antivirus program
Detects viruses and
repairs files
Encryption
Converts readable
data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access
Hacker
Person who secretly gains
access to computers and files without permission
Password (access code)
Safeguard for access to a
computer program
Should be unique Should be private Should be changed
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Utilize antivirus programs, encryption; select passwords
carefully and change often to reduce the risk of hackers
