A1. Explain how you determined your product design decisions in the simulation The market research provided was very beneficial in determining the product designs that PCGlobal would utilize. Each target group had certain wants and needs that had to be taken into consideration when designing the PC for each group. PCGlobal analyzed those wants and needs to determine a level of importance for each aspect of the design based on the target demographic in order to create the ideal product that would drive revenue. The most important thing was ensuring that the product names created reflected the type computer that the consumer wanted.
Total price 4. Extends totals and calculates sales taxes 5. Calculates total transaction amount | Electronic, cash register computer uses information from the bar code that is scanned, the online master price file, and sales taxes to quickly calculate total transaction | Sales clerk indicates type of transaction | Sales clerk must input whether transaction is: 1. Cash sale 2. Credit sale (clerk can void the sale) 3. Debit sale (clerk can void the sale) | Electronic, credit sales directly link to VISA/MasterCard to obtain credit approval and return approval that is then stored on the cash register hard drive.
Another use of the computer is that it allows me to be able to keep track of all our orders and accounts on one system. I can also use emails on my computer which allows me to keep connected to different people and convey important information which can be sent securely using this. The different features on the photocopier enable me to change a colour document to black and white and print it. I can also resize the original document to a smaller or larger size. 1.3 - Explain why different types of equipment are chosen for tasks I would choose different equipment for certain tasks because it would allow me to complete the task as quickly and efficiently as possible.
The findings indicate that table data presented by government agencies tends to be oriented toward very proficient computer users. Therefore, a need exists for government agencies to present data in more user-friendly ways. Finally, data presented graphically, such as in a table format, helps users to better make sense of the information. References Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2010).
Unit 221 – Use office equipment Outcome 1: Know about different types of office equipment and its uses 1.1 – Telephones – Used for communicating with other businesses or customers. Photocopier – Used to copy and print anything that is needed to be printed, for example peoples CV's or peoples passports (identification). Computers – Used to research things on the internet and store documents safely. You also use it to create documents. Faxes – Used to fax documents over to other businesses or to people who need the documents you are faxing through.
It’s very useful and it helps you a lot. 2. Discuss what circumstances you might be motivated to use Study Hall this term. I might be motivated to use study hall this term because I got to experience how useful it is. It helps you a lot when you have questions and the fact, that you can actually talk through the phone with the professor it’s very convenient.
Functions of audit productivity software include electronic working papers, electronic sharing of schedules, calendars, and files, time and billing, reference libraries, and document management. Using electronic working papers is one way for an auditor to increase productivity as they can automate the planning stage of an audit. The auditor can minimize the time and effort creating manual audit papers and questionnaires and increase his or her efficiency. With the use of electronic working papers, the auditor can import the data of a client and electronically input audit adjustments. He or she is then able to produce spontaneously GAAP-based financial statements.
501 Use and develop systems that promote communication Shoaib Qurban 3. Be able to improve communication systems to support partnership working. It is common in this company that there are two co-ordinators elected to manage each area. It is important that the communication between the two colleagues is to a good level in order for work to be carried out properly and efficiently. The communication systems that are in place that promote this partnership working are very similar to the communication systems used to talk to other colleagues in the companies.
This type of communication within B&M is probably the most important as it is the most common type of communication used and is vital in making sure that important business deals can be made and so customers and clients feel secure and can create an understanding with the company. With verbal communication one of the types of information that is given through this method is customer advice. Customer advice is used in verbal communication as it is the most effective, and the easiest way to give a message to a person in the company. Things like showing a customer a product or explaining to them the features of a product are used in this, the purpose of verbal communication within B&M are to convey information on the simplest and most efficient format when required and when it is best suited. And the purpose of helping customers get information on the products is to make sure they have the best understanding of what they are purchasing and that it is good for the companies reputation of creating an honest and helpful image that customers can rely upon when purchasing from.
The purpose of information retrieval is to provide quality service for the right person at the right time, with all the required information in hand and ready to be distributed when needed. Storage and retrieval of data plays a major role in improving the performance of a company and this can happen either offline or online and in various formats. 1.2 Information systems are the collection of hardware and software network, data and procedures that people and organisations use for the information storage and retrieval procedure. It helps improve efficiency and effectiveness of an organisation. Such as data warehouse which is a system which helps with storage of information electronically and also helps with analysis, retrieval, sharing and managing data.