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Unit 1: IT for Managers

the smooth functioning of all the departments in a company such as the human resource Notes
department, finance department, manufacturing department and in security related purposes.
The companies in the automobile manufacturing sector are able to get rid of any sort of errors
or mistakes in the proper functioning of the tools used for designing and manufacturing purposes.
Due to the development of the information technology sector, the companies are being able to
keep themselves aware of the changes in the global markets.
The software applications and the hardware devices are known to be the main elements of the
use of information technology. The web browsers, the operating systems, ERP’s and special
purpose applications are the software which is used in information technology. IT plays an
important role in easily solving the mathematical problems and in the project management
system. It has a great use in the automated production of sensitive information, automated
upgradation of the important business processes and the automated streamlining of the various
business processes. It has also played an important role in the areas of communication and
automated administration of entire systems.
Importance of information technology in educational sector is well-known. It helps the students
as well as the teachers in studying the course material easily because of fast access. Studying the
subjects with the help of online libraries and dictionaries has made grasping and increasing the
knowledge easy for the students. The inclusion of information technology in the syllabus in
schools, colleges and universities has helped them in grasping the subject well and getting their
basics cleared. Since, many educational centres have the online grading system; it has been a
boon for the parents of the children to keep a tab on their performances. Parents can also get the
details of the attendance record of their child in schools.
Importance of IT in management is quite significant. It helps the managers in adapting to the
new business processes and to predict the possible impact of new technologies. The managers
can benefit from the efficiently prepared computer packages and the electronically stored
confidential information. With just a single click of the mouse, they can have the relevant
information in front of their screen. However, to be able to handle these software packages in a
better way, the managers should have undergone quality training in information technology.
Taking this need into consideration, many corporate companies are seen taking special efforts
for the development of these soft skills by training programs prepared by experienced software
professionals.
This sector is growing at a fast pace and is creating ample opportunities for deserving candidates
with great pay packages.

Notes IT has been used extensively for productivity improvement, reducing inventory
and maintaining quality. Management Information System (MIS) and Decision Support
System (DSS) have been used to help management in decision-making process.

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Caution The ERP, a strategic tool, heavily uses IT to integrate business processes of an
organisation.

Self Assessment

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1. ...................................... involves changing business processes in an innovative way.

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