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Impact of IT systems Topic E Flashcards

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Features and implications of using Retail online

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We are not able to purchase goods online which can be delivered to us, this saves time for going out and shopping or enables us to purchase goods we can’t locally

Advantage:(3)

  • Wide range of variety to purchase from and what to purchase
  • Easier for the consumer to find goods they want
  • Can do shopping when it suits and where, this enables greater accessibility

Disadvantage: - (2)

  • The risk of being scammed, this is purchasing goods but the item never arrives
  • Lack of regulation meaning anything can be sold
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Features and implications of using Financial services online (Bank)

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Mortgages, advice, investments, can be proven as authentic and more popular online banking apps such as PayPal

Advantage- (2)

  • Managing finances can be done whenever and wherever, this is useful for anyone especially elderly or disabled who find it difficult to travel to the bank
  • User also have awareness of their financial situation

Disadvantage- (2)

  • Security concerns over hackers and fraud
  • Websites offering financial advice may be situated where that place isn’t governed, meaning its not genuine
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Features and implications of using Education and training online

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Now there is a wide range of courses via online providers, student can also research online but this can be fake

Advantage- (2)

  • Students can access a wide range of courses which they may not be able to access in their area
  • Students can learn in their own time

Disadvantage- (2)

  • Many online qualifications are are not accredited, meaning an online degree is basically worthless
  • Learners need to be motivated as it is hard to work from home
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Features and implications of News and Information online

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With the ease of accessibility and a wide range of tech which allows us to access the news. Now news spreads extremely fast meaning device get notified instantly

Advantage- (2)

  • Easier to be informed and kept up to date, if an event happens it will be broadcasted immediately
  • Easier to plan trips as the news covers the weather every day and it is easy to access the weather forecast on the go

Disadvantage- (2)

  • Its had to identify what is fake news and what is authentic
  • News can be released about family before you find out, which can lead to news being released which you don’t want to be
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Features and implications of Entertainment and Leisure

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With the use of IT systems, leisure can be accessed any time and on the go, this can be positive as it gets activities the user can experience although gambling can now be done form home which can increase addiction

Advantage- (3)

  • People can access a wide range of entertainment such as music streaming, video streaming
  • We can access streaming services whenever we want
  • Online gaming allows you to play with users across the world

Disadvantage- (2)

  • Children can access inappropriate content more easily as there is no age restrictions on a lot of things such as YouTube videos
  • It is easily to be distracted and attached by out devices as they are quick on demand
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Features and implications of Productivity online

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With the likes of remote desktop which allows us to have flexible hours, cloud storage this collaboration work although some can argue it can lead to exposure of someone’s social life

Advantage- (2)

  • Employees can work more flexible as they can work from outside work
  • Working collaboratively is far easier with the use of the cloud

Disadvantage- (2)

  • If you have slow internet connection or if it goes down during work, this can damage work that has been worked on and not saved
  • This means we are more contactable which can lead to work creeping into out personal lives which can lead to stress via some staff members
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Features and implications of Booking Systems online

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Which the use of IT systems we can not order tickets without waiting for it to arrive or to print it out, we can also get great deals by comparing the prices of other hotels using the internet, although this can lead to a security risk as they need to collect personal data

Advantage- (3)

  • Customers can compare prices saving money for themselves
  • Businesses need less administrative staff to handle booking, meaning its more efficient
  • You don’t need to travel to make a booking instead you can book on the go saving time and making it easier to access

Disadvantage- (2)

  • This requires an electronic payment which can lead to bank details being exposed if intercepted
  • Booking systems can be unauthentic which can lead to money being lost and time wasted trying to get a response and a ticket
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What is transactional data?

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This is the transaction of purchasing goods online or selling, businesses store this information on a database for a variety of purchases this includes bank details, name, address.

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What is the benefit of transactional data (3)

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  • Organisations can keep track of all purchases, this helps spots trends
  • Customers and organisations can track the delivery process, this helps the customer have peace of mid as they know their product is on their way and the organisation knows the product has been shipped
  • Organisations can help identify customer habits and interests to personalise adverts tailored towards them
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What is the disadvantage of transactional data (2)

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  • Information can be leaked leading for it to be compromised by hackers
  • Users have privacy concerns as they are not comfortable with organisations looking at their purchase history
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What is targeted marketing?

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This is advertising products tailored towards uses who are most likely to purchase the product, this is done through transactional data, this can be seen in search engines, web pages and social media sites

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What is the disadvantages of targeted marketing (2)

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  • This can lead to impulse buying which users can afford, these products can also be fake meaning the people who purchase the product will loose money
  • Privacy concerns as the user is unaware where the data is being used, this can lead to embarrassing situations like displaying products you purchased which you want to be unknown
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What is collaborative working?

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This is where multiple individuals can work together in real time over the internet, this can be done via online productivity services such as cloud storage/computing, video conference

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What are the advantages of collaborative working (3)

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  • Employees can work together and produce documents regardless where they live/are
  • Employees teleworking use technologies such as cloud computing and storage to share their documents to other users whilst working from home
  • Meetings can be held at home using video conferences, this saves time from travelling and money to buy tickets and to travel
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What are the disadvantages of collaborative working (3)

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  • File restrictions are needs to prevent users from making unwanted changes to the existing document
  • Security is a risk as data can be hacked leading to data being stolen and altered
  • You need a strong internet connection to withhold the video conference, this leads to an increase of reliance on the business as if a user’s computer crash’s/Wi-Fi goes down it looses time making it less convenient
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What is stock control and what is it used for?

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Stock control is used in organisations to monitor stock levels and control is by re-ordering products in, this is done by linking the database software to the EPOS tills removing stock as it is purchased, the stock control has a minimum amount which items will be re-ordered if reached and a maximum so the stock controls knows how much to order

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What is the advantages of stock control (2)

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  • Stock control is recorded more accurately and re-ordering stock can happen instantly meaning it is less likely to run out of stock
  • Less stock needs to be held, this saves money for the organisation
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What is the disadvantages of stock control (2)

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  • Stock controls is very expensive to implement and staff training is also needed to use them which leads to loss of time and money
  • Due to theft not all stock levels are accurate which can lead the organisation running out of stock
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What is data logging

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This is the collection of data over a period of time, thi is used to connect to sensors to monitor a process automatically and log the data, meaning data can be logged 24/7, this can be used in health recordings, flight recordings and the weather

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What is the advantages of data logging (2)

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  • As data logging uses sensors this means no human intervention is needed which leads to a far more accurate reading of data collected
  • Data can be logged far more regularly over long periods of time which allows us to spot trends and patterns
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What is the disadvantages of data logging (2)

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  • A lot of data is relied upon wireless connectivity, if the connection goes done, data is lost
  • If not calibrated correctly, data will not be accurate meaning incorrect conclusions and trends
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What is data analysis

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This is the data gathered by data logging and often needs to be analysed, this helps a business spot trends which they can analyse the performance of their employees, this is used in loyalty cards to spot buying trends so the organisation can tailor products you are most likely to buy

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What is data mining

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This is extremely large sets of data, this is also known as “big data” and is analysed to predict future trends

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What is the advantages of data analysis (2)

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  • Can help spot trends to allow businesses to to improve itself
  • Data can be outputted in different formats to make it easier to view data
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What is the disadvantages of data analysis (2)

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  • Users must ensure that the data they are analysing is correct and valid as if not the wrong analysis will be given
  • As data needs to be stored this can lead to data being hacked and compromised from unwanted users
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What is General Office tasks?

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This is the completion of general tasks done in the office, often done by IT systems now. Office tasks such as sending emails and letters can be done via the computer and can be automated

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What is the advantages of General Office Tasks? (2)

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  • Tasks can be done much more efficiently such as personalising letters and sending emails large groups automatically
  • Tasks require less specific skills which allows staff to perform a wider range of roles
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What is the disadvantages of General Office Tasks? (1)

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-Employees need greater technical skill and businesses will need to maintain IT support staff

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