Computers in our Daily Life

Chapter 6

When would computers be better than a Human? Fast and accurate job is required Repetitive tasks Easily automated tasks Mathematical calculations Dangerous Operations Availability Storing Large amounts of Data Merging Data From Different Sources

Computers Effects on Communities Eliminated Repetitive Tasks Provide Greater Efficiency, Reliability New Job Opportunities Getting large amount of information

easily Working from home Teleconferencing, and e-marketing Reducing Job Opportunities Reduced People Interaction Needs Special training

Applications in Business

MIS: derives data from departments of the organization and produces reports

DSS: Analysis Tools, that help managers in decision making

Insurance Companies applications ATM for Banks Government applications and e-

government

Computers in Education

Computer Based Training (CBT): use interactive programs to enable people to acquire skills and knowledge, in a more practical methods

Is CBT Good?

Distant learning More convenient

No attendance Any time

Less expensive Flexible teaching

by using multimedia

No student-teacher interaction

Hardware malfunction

No motivation, or encouragement

Advantages Disadvantages

E-Commerce

A 24 hour service Saves time Wide range of

products to choose from

Can’t see the product

Some people don’t trust it

Buying or selling over the internet