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Businesses use of technology Concerns of using technology

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Businesses use of technology

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What are computer networks? Examples of computer networks:

o Internet - Public network used most often for:• Emailing• Accessing the World Wide Web (WWW)

o Intranet - Private network, primarily used to share information

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What is artificial intelligence (AI)? o Example: voice

recognition software

How do expert systems help people? o Example:

Automotive parts electronic catalogue

Why is Computer-aided design (CAD) used? o Example: Design for

a camera

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What is involved in E-commerce? Most common activities of E-Commerce:

o Providing product informationo Promoting a companyo Selling onlineo Conducting market researcho Making paymentso Obtaining parts and supplieso Tracking shipments

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Four basic models for E-commerce:o B2C: Business-to-Consumer

• Example: Lands’ End.com selling swimwear to expecting mothers

o B2B: Business-to-Business• Example: Staples.com ships office supplies to local

hospitalso C2B: Consumer-to-Business

• Example: Customers completing on-line surveys in order to provide feedback to Dunkin’ Donuts

o C2C: Consumer-to-Consumer• Example: Customer buying electronics from other

customers through eBay.com8

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What is a Management Information System (MIS)?

Four main components of a MIS:o Gathering datao Analyzing datao Storing datao Reporting results

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Categories of information obtained from MIS:o Financialo Production and inventoryo Marketing and saleso Human resources

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What is involved in robotics activities?

What activities happen during telecommuting?

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Concerns of using technology

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Employment Trends

What are some employment trends in the workplace?

What is computer literacy?

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Computer Crimes o What is a computer virus?

o How many people have encountered a computer virus?

o Will someone tell how they removed the virus?

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Computer Crimes continued

o What is a white-collar crime?

o How many people have access to software that has been copied to a CD by a personal contact?

o Did that person commit an act of piracy?

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Health Concerns

What are some possible health concerns for employees?

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Privacy Concerns

o What are some concerns with privacy?

o What is identity theft?

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