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4.2 INPUT & OUTPUT DESIGN
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Output Technology
information systems still provide most output as screen displays and printed matter, technology is having an enormous impact on how people communicate and obtain information.
a.Internet based information delivery
For example, a business can link its inventory system to its Web site so the output from the inventory system is displayed as an online catalog
-Instant messaging
-Blogs
-Email
Printed reports
b.Specialized form of output
Portable, Web-connected devices that can run applications, handle multimedia output, and provide powerful, multipurpose communication for users
Retail point-of-sale terminals that handle computer-based credit card transactions, print receipts, and update inventory records
Types Of Reports
a report must include the information that a user needs
a.Detail reports
produces one or more lines of output for each record processed
b.Exception reports
displays only those records that meet a specific condition or conditions
c.Summary reports
Upper-level managers often want to see total figures and do not need supporting details
Design Report Principles
report headers and footers
Column heading alignment
Column spacing
Page headers and footers
Field order
Grouping detail lines
Repeating fields
Consistent design
