...Information Technology (IT) Information Technology (IT) Information technology, in the first instance, brings to us the latest developments in science, technology and the arts in the advanced world. We can make use of the latest techniques and methods in the sciences and the arts within the four corners of our buildings. We can communicate with anyone anywhere in the world and send him messages in a jiffy. The e-mail has made it possible to send any amount of information to any place in a few seconds. The receiver of the information can at once send back the reply or his own information. Talk on programmes like hotmail messenger or yahoo messenger, along with the display of the talkers on the screen, gives a direct personal touch to the exchange of information and ideas. Information technology has, in effect, reduced distance completely between parties sitting in continents separated by the high seas and immeasurable skies. Computer technology can help us to bring about social, political and economic revolution in the country. We can make a complete study of the different social, political and economic systems in the most successful countries. The past, present and possible future of these countries and societies can be studied through computer records, films and programmes.4essay.blogspot.com Computer technology can be used to collect information about the different classes and groups of the people in the country. A thorough study of their educational, professional and social...
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...Chapter 1 1. How can information technology support a company’s business processes and decision making and give it a competitive advantage? Give examples to illustrate your answer. The term information technology refers to the various hardware, software, networking, and data management parts that are a necessity for the system to function (pg. 8). Businesses regularly utilize computer-based information systems in order to record customer purchases, keep track of inventory, pay employees, buy new merchandise, and evaluate sales trends. Without the support of information technology, businesses would ultimately fall apart. For example if a business did not choose to use computer-based information systems, they wouldn't be able to evaluate what items were selling better than others and ultimately lose valuable information for future success. Information technology can also aid in decision making for a business. Decisions are made based on analysis provided by computer-based information systems. For example a store manager may make the decision whether to discontinue an item for sale or keep it on the floor due to analysis of sales trends provided by computer-based systems. Lastly information technology helps business gain a competitive advantage. A competitive advantage is gained through computer-based information systems by applying innovative application of information technologies (pg. 9). For example a store manager installing touch screen kiosks throughout the organization...
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...Information technology affects almost every aspect of the business world in today’s modern society. Within a matter of decades both internal and external processes have been transformed. For example, managers no longer handwrite reports for their office staff to type or use mail to correspond with clients or post flyers to communicate with employees. My department at Princeton University has experienced these types’of scenarios over the past five years. Five years ago, our procedures and computers systems were antiquated. The need for technology was essential to provide better communication and improve procedures, especially in a department that has over 200 employees who work in different locations throughout the University such as dorms, academic buildings, and athletic facilities. For instance, my department’s time-off request procedure and the process by which supervisors receive their daily work orders were lengthy, required several steps, and needed to be modernized. Realizing how outdated these procedures were, my department sought out several different types of technology to help improve its overall functionality. Technology acquired included, Sharepoint, Ipads, and EZ Maxmobile App. In just a short period of time, these products have significantly improved communication and procedures throughout the department and enhanced our customer service to our clients. The use of Sharepoint, a web-based intranet that streamlines the management of and access to data,...
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...International Journal of Information Science and Technology THE ROLE AND EFFECT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE A. Talebnejad[1] Faculty of Management and Accounting Shahid Beheshti University Email: taleb149@yahoo.com Abstract -By the appropriate use of information technology, organizations can achieve sustainable competitive advantages. This technology because of including some characteristics such as being up-to-date, fast and precise and having different geographic localities all the time, has improved organizational efficiency, effectiveness and performance. In this article, we intend to investigate the role and effect of information technology in the creation and maintenance of sustainable competitive advantages from two different approaches: market-based approach and the resource-based approach. In the Market-based approach, meeting customer's and creating values for them, using information technology and the issue of achieving the competitive advantage and position in the market by organizations are addressed. In the resource-based approach, compatibility of the organization's resources such as those of information technology and organizational skills, particularly managerial ones are investigated. Amongst different organizational skills and resources, only managerial skills of information technology can create a sustainable competitive advantage. Keywords: Information Technology, Sustainable Competitive...
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...Policing Information Technology Bill Smith BIS/220 July 11, 2012 Alisha Johnson Abstract Policing Information Technology Over the past 30 years technology has advanced at an alarming rate. Since the inception of personal computers and the World Wide Web a need for individual protection occurred. Government reform was needed. In the 1980s two Acts of Congress were passed, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986. Initially we will examine the advances in technology that caused each Act to be passed. Last we will determine what new ethical issues came about from this new technology. Although some may see these Acts as an invasion of one’s right to privacy, they are essential to protect stored information from being used in a negative way. “A survey by an ABA task force in 1984 estimated that businesses and government agencies lose as much as $730 million a year to computer crime” (Wolf, 1986). Two years after this survey was published the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986. During this time computers are becoming widely used across the country. The major change is the type of information being stored. Financial institutions both in the private and government sectors are using computers to store valuable financial information. Computer hackers illegally could gain access to this information and sell it to individuals with the means to use it or vandalize the company’s...
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...partner in a new business, one of your roles is to review information technology tools available to assist you in a certain aspect of your business (e.g., marketing, accounting, sales, quality assurance). Select a technology that emerged within the last five years and consider its impact on your business. Make a decision on whether to adopt this technology. B. Information Technology Tools 1. How technology helps business grow * SBA. (December 13, 2010).New Technology Guide Helps Entrepreneurs Grow Their Small Businesses and Create Jobs. Retrieved April 10, 2012 from, http://archive.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/news_release_10-71.pdf * Smart Business Information Technology. (2012). Information technology aids in business growth. Retrieved April 10, 2012 from, http://bizitc.com/performance/information-technology-aids-in-business-growth/ * SBA. (2012). New technology guide helps entrepreneurs grow their small businesses and create jobs. Retrieved April 10, 2012 from, http://www.asbdc.org/Library/SBA%20Technology%20Guide.pdf * Entrepreneurs’ Organization. (2012). How I leveraged technology to grow my business. Retreived April 10, 2012 from, http://www.eonetwork.org/knowledgebase/specialfeatures/Pages/HowILeveragedTechnologytoGrowMyBusiness.aspx 2. How technology lessens the geographical gap between countries * Net Industries. (2012). The international gap in technology. Retrieved April 10, 2012 from, http://education.stateuniversity...
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...Information Technology Acts Chad T Lane BUS/220 30 June 2014 Mrs Colette Gardner Information technology is a dynamic and rapidly changing industry. Up until roughly two hundred years ago, all communication required walking, horseback, or some other form of manual labor. The telegraph was the first step down the path of information technology when Claude Chappe first invented it in 1794 (Bellis, ). The telegraph was the gateway to a plethora of other forms of communication that lead to social media, email, blogging, text messaging, etc. The internet is probably the biggest and most powerful breakthrough in information technology. With that, comes a lot of potential for people to do things they should not, say things they would not say in person, and target an audience that might have gone otherwise unreached. The Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000 was passed in order to prevent children from exposure to pornographic material and things that are not age appropriate for young children in situations where schools or libraries receive internet at a discounted rate (FCC,). Prior to the internet, someone wishing to purchase pornography or R-rated movies would be required to prove legal age to do so because these transactions largely took place in person. The internet has no hard and fast way of verifying age so keeping children away from things they should not see, requires use of filters and other resources to block certain material and websites. Many people will...
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...Communication and Information Technology Latasha Wright HCS/320 June 18, 2012 Patricia Bird Communication and Information Technology Communication and information technology is frequently used as way to deliver effective communication messages. Many standard organizations such as hospitals and medical facilities continue to find ways to implement and improve communication channels. For these reasons, the use of e-mail communication in the hospital setting should be used as a way to enhance communication and information technology. First, I will explain how efficient and effective e-mail communication improves hospitals’ communication between personnel and patients. Because implementing new forms of technology comes with some advantages and disadvantages; I will discuss the incentives and drawbacks as well as its influences on consumers. Next I will explain the short and long-term financial impact that e-mail communication has on organizations. Then, I will provide technical improvements with e-mail communication in the future and why. Last, I will make necessary recommendations to improve e-mail communication in the hospital environment. My hope is that this essay will provide a better understanding about the use of e-mail communication and how organizations can benefit from its use. Efficient and Effective A popular form of communication, e-mail communication, is both efficient and effective for organizational use. E-mail communication is said to...
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...Riordan Manufacturing business chose to outsource their information technology (IT) systems and services for a variety of reasons. This choice carries with it some obvious benefits and some often not so obvious risks. Companies choosing to outsource IT must weigh the benefits and risks carefully, take measures to attenuate the associated risks and prepare their employees for the change by launching a campaign about the benefits of outsourcing. The risks involved with outsourcing mainly involve accessibility to service. According to Applegate (1995), if you rely on an outside contractor who generally has to come onsite to support your network, then [consider removing "then"] you live in a world where you simply hope critical services don’t [Contractions are inappropriate in academic writing--write it out] go down at a time when your ability to conduct business will be interrupted. Busy IT contractors may take days before they can come in to help, and this will likely be unacceptable if the problem is making it impossible for your staff to work. All the money saved by using a pay-as-you-go contractor can be lost with one serious issue within your network. With remote IT support such as managed services, some business owners are uncomfortable with having less personal touch and immediate feedback. When you have your own network administrator onsite, you can call them into your office and get a report or have questions answered. A remote based service will never be able to match...
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...Information Technology Acts Paper Ryan Beland BIS/220 Mr. Vozella 7/28/2104 In today’s world we do not start our mornings with an essential meal, a cup of coffee, and reading the newspaper; but with the simple press of one of the most iconic buttons, the power button. The dramatic increase in technology demands the attention of almost every person across the globe as they connect, work, and coordinate daily plans and objectives with those close and far away. Information technology is one of the largest demanded and growing systems users have available. Information technology is the use of computer and telecommunication based systems; to store, send, manipulate, and retrieve data information across the various environments for the users utilizing the systems (Wikipedia, 2014). From professional, academic and personal situations these systems are more than ever present in the daily routine. The increased demand and use of these systems does make daily tasks easier and quicker to complete, but even the most beneficial tools can come with a cost. The information systems we utilize improve efficiency and effectiveness, but open doors for dangerous, illegal, and unethical actions. In order to control or limit these technological woes, various laws and procedures have been put in place to protect the users and societies that wish to implement these systems features into their lives. In this paper we will examine two laws specifically what they entail, the ethical dilemmas...
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...Communication and Information Technology HCS/320 January 28, 2012 Dr. B Communication and Information Technology Communication has been a key element in the health care field for many years. A patient communicates to the physician what is wrong with them, the physician communicates with the nurse what is to be done, and the information is entered into the patient file. The medical biller then bills the insurance or patient by sending an electronic claim, and the payer sends back a statement of payment. All this is considered communication. Over the years technology has advanced and the ways these communications have been used have changed. Now communication is done electronically, sent by email and even text message; there is even a way to teleconference over video phone with a patient or physician. After researching new technology I found Vocera, a communication system that makes communicating between team members faster and easier. The system uses a hand held device as well as a computer based program to communicate messages even alerts to get in touch with team members. The voice activated hand held device is the size of a cell phone and is typically hung around the neck. The hand held voice activated device can be used to call another team member, or can be used to access a paging system in case of emergency situations. Physicians can use the device to turn on their status, such as on call or on lunch break. When the computer based program is accessed by a nurse looking...
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...Information Technologies Acts Information Technologies Acts The two acts that have been chosen for this paper are the Do Not Call Act of 2003 and the Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000. I chose these because these are two of the biggest issues plaguing society today. It is always an ongoing battle to find and implement ways to protect children from the ever expanding corruptness that this world is throwing at us daily. It is also a never ending battle to keep us safe from harassment. The Children’s Internet Protection Act was passed to help keep children’s use of the internet in libraries and school safe and free of information and images children should not be exposed to. As Information Technology continues to grow and comes up with new ways to get the information out and people are intelligent enough to link undesirable information such as pornographic materials, sexually explicit materials, Etc. We as a society needed to find ways to keep our children from getting corrupted by such vulgarity. Thus the Children’s Internet Protection Act was born. It helps to ensure that our children are not exposed to information and materials not appropriate for them. It requires libraries and schools to implement filters to block inappropriate material from being viewed by children. The Do Not Call Act of 2003 was implemented to provide a regulation from harassment by telemarketers if their phone number is on a do not call list. As technology has expanded, it has become increasingly...
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...Information Technology Acts BIS/220 BSAH16ZDG6 Facilitator: Dr. Charles A. von Urff Week 1 Individual Assessment Due March 11, 2013 Submitted March 11, 2013 Executive Summary In today’s age and society, information technology is a growing necessity in the functioning of retrieving information from the internet. Thus access to the internet is available to everyone no matter the age. In order to protect all ages of internet users, the United States Congress has passed several Acts to protect users. With the advances in information technology the ethical issues of privacy and appropriate content in regards to children have lead to the United States Congress passing the Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000 (CIPA) and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). Each Act has its own ethical issues as to it’s creation with the importance of children’s safety as the main concern. Introduction With the advancement of information technology in which all ages of users are being accommodated, everyone in today’s society has access to utilize all forms of information technology. The usage of information technology can include but is not limited to listening to music, watching movies/videos, playing games, communicating via email, social networks, or chat rooms, and getting help with school assignments. The researching of information via information technology...
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...IT Agenda 1 IT Agenda and Organizational Strategies HCI 510 November 19, 2012 Mr. Lee Edwards IT Agenda 2 To achieve success in this information economy, IT is a critical facet of any organization. IT goals exists to help organizational leaders understand why IT goals must align with those of the business, how IT delivers value, and how its performance is measured, its resources properly allocated and its risks mitigated. In this paper, I will be discussing the relationship between the IT Department and organizational strategies, along with strategies that make an effective IT Department. Effective organizational strategies should be looked at like a wheel. It comprises five components: Leadership, Decision-making and structure, People, Work processes and systems and of course, culture. Leadership comprises a clear vision and priorities and a cohesive leadership team. The decision making portion makes up clear roles and accountabilities for decisions and an organizational structure that supports objectives. The people portion of the wheel includes organizational and individual talents necessary for success, and performance measures and incentives aligned with objectives. Work processes and systems encompass superior execution of pragmatic work processes and effective and efficient support processes and systems. And, finally the last portion is the organization culture. The culture covers high performance values and behaviors and a...
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...11/10/13 EMIS Essay #3 Impact of IT On Our Government Information technology has a huge impact not only on our lives but our government as well. It has revolutionized the way our legal system runs and has impacted the way fellow Americans vote in elections. With new technology advances happening daily, our government and the people of this great nation must learn adapt to it and incorporate it into our lives. Barrack Obama once said, “Change will not come if you don’t strive for it. Technology and our government’s legal system must adapt together or no change will ever come” (Brainyquote). When it comes to Information Technology and governments adapting to the advances made in the technology industry, governments usually lag behind and are forced to catch up. And even if they do not want to be involved, they have to because current trends and business practices demand that they conform. In my personal opinion, this leaves governments vulnerable in many ways. With that said, I believe that information technology has had a negative impact on our government and our legal system. The first issue, is that governments are not leaders in technology. They react to the environment around them rather than trying to find new ways of efficiency. This leads to more inefficiency as new systems are confused with old and chaotic situations occur. The second issue, is that governments hold confidential information. As all information becomes digital and available to anyone who wants to see...
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