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Copyright (c) 2003 by Prentice HallCopyright (c) 2003 by Prentice Hall
Chapter 2Chapter 2
Applications Software: Getting the Work DoneApplications Software: Getting the Work Done
Computers:Computers:Tools for an Information AgeTools for an Information Age
BSM025 Computers BSM025 Computers
Course websiteCourse website
http://staff.psu.edu.eg/http://staff.psu.edu.eg/rehabfarouk/classes/bsm025-rehabfarouk/classes/bsm025-
computerscomputers
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ObjectivesObjectives
Distinguish between operating systems and Distinguish between operating systems and applications softwareapplications softwareList the various methods by which individuals List the various methods by which individuals and businesses acquire softwareand businesses acquire softwareList and briefly describe various types of task-List and briefly describe various types of task-oriented softwareoriented softwareIdentify the kinds of software that are available Identify the kinds of software that are available for both large and small businessesfor both large and small businessesDiscuss ethical issues associated with softwareDiscuss ethical issues associated with softwareDescribe the functions of various computer Describe the functions of various computer professionalsprofessionals
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Applications SoftwareApplications Software
Software used to solve a particular problem Software used to solve a particular problem or perform a particular taskor perform a particular task
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Acquiring Software:Acquiring Software:Traditional WaysTraditional Ways
Custom software Written by programmers hired by organizationWritten by programmers hired by organization
Packaged (commercial) software Purchased from a store, catalog, or Web sitePurchased from a store, catalog, or Web site
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Task-Oriented SoftwareTask-Oriented Software
Often called productivity softwareOften called productivity software
Common categoriesCommon categories Word processing/Desktop publishing Electronic spreadsheets Database management Graphics Communications Others
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Computers and PeopleComputers and People
Most organizations have some sort of Most organizations have some sort of information technology departmentinformation technology department Made up of people who are responsible for Made up of people who are responsible for
the organization’s computer resourcesthe organization’s computer resources Maintain data and provide services to end Maintain data and provide services to end
usersusers
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Computer PeopleComputer People
Data entry operators prepare data for Data entry operators prepare data for processingprocessingComputer operators monitor systems, keep Computer operators monitor systems, keep peripherals running, and make backupsperipherals running, and make backupsLibrarians catalog processed disks and Librarians catalog processed disks and tapestapesProgrammers design, write, test, Programmers design, write, test, implement, and maintain computer implement, and maintain computer programsprograms
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Computer PeopleComputer People
Systems analysts plan and design entire Systems analysts plan and design entire systemssystems Must have knowledge in programming, as well as Must have knowledge in programming, as well as
knowledge of the businessknowledge of the business
Network managers implement and maintain Network managers implement and maintain organization’s network(s)organization’s network(s)
Chief Information Officer (CIO) makes key Chief Information Officer (CIO) makes key technology decisionstechnology decisions A key member of the organization’s strategic A key member of the organization’s strategic
decision-making teamdecision-making team
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