Technology in an Organisation (Junior Cert Business Studies): Flashcards
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Definition of technology
Definition of technology
Practical application of knowledge to make tasks easier
Definition of digital technology
Definition of digital technology
Electronic tools that create, store & manage information
Hardware in digital technology
Hardware in digital technology
Physical devices like smartphones, computers, tablets, printers
Software in digital technology
Software in digital technology
Programs & applications like Excel, accounting software, apps
Five key areas of business technology
Five key areas of business technology
Communications, design & manufacturing, financial, social media & marketing, transportation
Main benefit of email systems
Main benefit of email systems
Rapid, cost-effective information exchange between users
Main benefit of video conferencing
Main benefit of video conferencing
Saves on travel expenses while maintaining face-to-face contact
What is CAD (Computer-aided design)
What is CAD (Computer-aided design)
Creates detailed 3D models of products before production
What is CAM (Computer-aided manufacturing)
What is CAM (Computer-aided manufacturing)
Uses computers to control production machinery directly
Function of spreadsheet applications
Function of spreadsheet applications
Organise data in rows/columns with automatic calculations
Capabilities of online banking
Capabilities of online banking
Monitor accounts, transfer funds, conduct transactions anytime
Purpose of social media platforms in business
Purpose of social media platforms in business
Direct channels to connect with consumers & gather insights
Function of web analytics tools
Function of web analytics tools
Provide info about website visitors & browsing patterns
How recommendation systems work
How recommendation systems work
Suggest products based on previous purchases or browsing history
Benefit of tracking technology
Benefit of tracking technology
Monitor product locations during delivery process
