Business and Admin Level 2 Unit 3

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Unit three: Principles of managing information and producing documents Assessment You should use this file to complete your Assessment. • The first thing you need to do is save a copy of this document, either onto your computer or a disk • Then work through your Assessment, remembering to save your work regularly • When you’ve finished, print out a copy to keep for reference • Then, go to www.vision2learn.com and send your completed Assessment to your tutor via your My Study area – make sure it is clearly marked with your name, the course title and the Unit and Assessment number. Please note that this Assessment document has 5 pages and is made up of 4 Sections. Name:ALAN SHORT Section 1 – Understand the purpose of information technology in a business environment 1. In relation to your current business environment (or one that you are familiar with), identify at least two different types of information technology that may be used when completing work tasks. Some forms of information Technology that I use when completing tasks are: • Spreadsheets-used for inputting formulas and figures • Word Processing-used for letters • Database-used for inputting client names and addresses etc. • Mobile Technology • Presentation Software-Presentation slides 2. What are the benefits to businesses (and others) of using information technology for doing work tasks? Information Technology benefits a business by allowing it to work more efficiently and effectively to maximise productivity: Benefits are as follows: • Faster communication for example email communication • Electric storage • Enhanced Protection of Information • Information sharing is made easier through storage and communication • Geographical barrier are removed • Cost savings
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