Unit 267- Software

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GCSE Business Studies Flashcards on Unit 267- Software, created by Josh Breading on 16/03/2017.
Josh Breading
Flashcards by Josh Breading, updated more than 1 year ago
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A software version of a diary, that is used to keep track of appointments, allows you to receive emails, keep a list of contacts and set reminders Diary Management Software
Features and Examples Calendar, Reminders, Any employees get access, organise and upload files- i.e outlook
Advantages Workers Schedule can be tracked, stops events clashing, synchronise with mobile tech, efficient, useable 24/7
Disadvantages The only record of schedules in on the computer, staff may need training, expensive, lack of face to face communication
emails are messages sent by electronic means over a network. Email Systems
main features of email automatic reply/auto forward and redirection of messages/ send messages to many people/addresses can be stored/ signatures can be attached/ mobile
Benefits delivered instantly/ messages can be sent 24/7 / cheap messaging
drawbacks recipients of have to have access to their account to view messages/ if users have access to private accounts messages can be forwarded outside the organsisation
Used for project planning, scheduling and resource allocation- facilitates the planning and tracking of project components- desktop and web based Project planning software
Features of Project Planning Software Collaborate on projects with clients and staff/ file sharing/ Calendar/ Contact List
Benefits tasks can be organised into manageable steps/ progress is easily monitored/ costs can be tracked/ highlights potential problems
drawbacks software can be expensive/ staff may require training/software can be complicated/ more time is spent on the software than the project
Blogs are a type of website which allow people or business to provide comments or articles on a particular subject/ businesses use them as a form of advertisement Web Applications
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