Role of information technology

Information Technology

I.T. is a combination of various techniques for data capture, data

storing, data processing, data transmission, information retrieval,

and information display.

Function of Information Technology

Data capture- collect data from various sources.Data storage-Data is stored in media for future use.Data transmission-Data is transmitted from 1 place

to another.Data Processing-Conversion of data into

information.Data Retrieval-Finding out the needed information.Data display-Presenting information to user.

Role of Information technology

Organization efficiency and effectiveness.Organizational TransformationStrategy FormationStrategic Alliance Formation

Organization efficiency and Effectiveness

Efficiency refers to cost/benefit, whereas effectiveness is the degree to which these objectives are achieved.Efficiency refers to internal operating process, and effectiveness is related to objective achievement which is externally focused.

Organisational Transformation

It is changing an object (nature of product or service) in another form.e.g.-companies use sales history of other companies also. through I.T. cost is reduced of communication and to maintain database.

Strategy Formation

Strategy is a way in which an organization reacts to its environment, deploys its resources and target on its objective.

Strategic AllianceStrategic alliance is formed between two organization. Partner join hands but work in there separate offices.Example H.P./HCL, NOKIA / HCL.

Common Example

E –governance in Government bodies.

E-Governance

Connect various Government Agencies with each other in the form of internet/intranet.

Increase usage of computers in government bodies.

Use local language on computers in there office.

Define and implement cyber laws.

Department comes under its Purview

Public GrievanceRural servicesAgriculture sectorUtility payment/billingCommercial Activities

Summary

It is a term used to refer to business applications of computer technology, rather than scientific applications.

The term is used broadly in business to refer to anything that ties into the use of computers.