ICT in a business

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  • ICT in a business
    • Email could be used for writing messages to different people within the work place.
      • Benefit: increases productivity as people won't need to travel to get a message to someone in a different location.
      • Drawback: machinery and equipment may break, such as computers, which will affect how quickly production can occur.
    • Video conferencing could be used to set up a meeting between offices in London and New York.
      • Benefit: communication between branches and countries will be improved, allowing minimised travel and expense.
      • Drawback - the initial outlay of buying new equipment can Drawback - the initial outlay of be expensive, as well as maintenance costs.
    • Presentation software can be used to communicate new ideas or information on products. Can be used for training purposes also.
      • Benefit - ideas more vibrant and attractive to audience. It will save time inputting required designs into a computer software program such as PowerPoint or Prezi.
      • Drawback - employees' motivation may suffer if part of their job is taken over by ICT.
    • Desktop publishing software can be used to create professional newsletters or reports.
      • Benefit - Machines are capable of producing the same standard of product over and over again, which reduces human error and therefore reducing waste or errors.
      • Drawback - When introducing new technology employees may feel threatened or may not wish to learn something new. This can create tension. Also there will be training issues that need to be addressed.

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