Computer technology is widely used in businesses and there are various applications of computer technology. Most of the traditional systems in offices are replaced by the automated systems which use computer technology. Use of various databases, data sharing networks, internet, machines, intranets, management information systems is possible only through the incorporation of computer technology. Applications of computers is not only limited in the businesses but in hospitals, medical centers, schools and non-profit organizations computer technology is widely used. Moreover, computers have also lowered the amount of manual work and efficiency of employees has also increased because of the reliance of businesses on computer technology.
Computers are used to file information.
Computer has always three importance in any organization
1- SPEED - Make everything fast, save time
2- ACCURACY - Calculate easily and accurate, Data entry
3- DILIGENCE - It has the most important quality of attentiveness or carefulness.
The beneficial of business using a computer
Computer as we all know is an electronic device for managing data. It lessens the use of time in doing transaction and it is efficient in holding datum. Computer is an essential part of a growing business. In a fast rising economy we need a fast rising technology for us to cope up with the trend of the world.
Importance of computer in small scale industry
Computers are used
at various places such as offices, retail shops, railway stations, hospitals
etc. It helps to simplify complex tasks as it has a repertoire of tools and
techniques for managers to make things easier and to climb the corporate
ladder.Business
management is a profession calling for high skills of various kinds like
problem solving skills, accuracy, statistical analysis, etc.
Organizations
have grown in complexity to levels at which high accuracy is required. Business
Organizations have grown from simple to complex ones with proper checks from
single owner/single employee firm to millions of owners/millions of employees
firm.
This
development in the business environment changed the whole scenario of today’s
management. In this new setup, even a minor mistake could create lot of
problems. Thus, the need for a system which was less error prone and provided
high speed and accuracy was felt.
The role of computer in business management
Automated Production System: Many car factories are completely computerized. Cars are assembled by computer-controlled robots. These systems are becoming very popular in industry. These systems work quickly than human beings.
Design System: Many products are designed using CAD (Computer Aided Design). Computer programs are used to design the model of a product on the computer. After the design is complete, the actual product is produced.
Stock Control: Stock control system is many companies are computerized. This system keeps the record of the number of items in stock. It can alert the user when an item is finished from the stock.
Accounts/Payroll: In most large organizations, the accounts systems are computerized. Accounts system maintains daily transactions of a company. It can maintain daily book, trial balance and other information of accounts. Payroll system calculates the pay, bonus and other information of the employees.
Fax: We can send fax from computer. Different software's are used for this purpose. The quality of fax is also higher. It is also possible to receive a fax directly to computer.
Video-Conferencing: Many companies use video-conferencing to deal with other companies. In video-conferencing people residing at various places can talk with each other. They can see one another. It is very useful in this busy age. It saves a lot of time and costs.
