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Unit 6 Computer Technologies in Management - Coggle Diagram
Unit 6 Computer Technologies in Management
Introduction to management
Definition of management
“Working with human, financial and physical resources to achieve organizational objectives by performing the planning, organizing, leading and controlling functions.”
Four general functions in management:
Organizing
Arrange the resources in a methodical approach to fulfil the tasks in the most efficient way possible.
Leading
Set the tone for the organisation and persuade others to follow it.
Planning
To perform tasks, identify goals, objectives, techniques, and resources.
Controlling
Coordinating systems, processes, and structures to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently
Successful businesses are built on good management.
Benefit
Reliable storage
Minimize using physical storage
Do more with less
Example: Using office software to create own training material
Coordination, communication & collaboration
Can work anywhere
Can communicate in fast and timely manner
Save money
Email decreases postage costs
Productivity
Human errors are also decreased
Increases profits and returns
Bring down cost of production
Automation
Employees can devote their attention to more vital responsibilities.
Information security
Reduces the risks of leaks, hacks, sabotages and industrial espionage
Computer technology in management
Cloud computing
Accessible on smartphones and tablets
Remote desktop solution
Tracking activities
Data Mining
Mine data for patterns
Human resource (HR)
management
Payroll and benefits processing
Marketing automation software
Automates marketing actions
Contact management systems
For managing business contacts
Dashboards and scorecards
Managing business contacts
Research and development
Easy to access information
Project management software
Help project managers and teams
complete client requirements
Communication
Emails, Share screens
Management information
systems
Provides periodic, predetermined and ad-hoc reporting capabilities
Collaboration tools
For teams to work together on projects
Database management systems
For creating,
managing and storing data
Sales performance management
software
Monitor sales performance
Data management
Working with/manipulating data in digital systems takes less time.
Customer relationship
management software
To keep track of and strengthen customer-organization interactions
Accounting and finance systems
Collect, store, and process
accounting and financial data
Inventory management system
To keep track of and maintain supplied items
Office automation systems
Automating workflow and
eliminating bottleneck