Introduction to Information Technology

Introduction to Information
Technology

ABSTRACT
Information technology is based on the use of computer systems or any other type of physical
device that assists businesses in increasing their productivity and efficiency. It aids in the
development of business networks for the creation, sharing, and storage of information. There
are various types of software that can benefit the business. Each software provides unique
benefits to the business. Many ethical and social issues confront business, threatening the
organization's reputation and goodwill. As a result, they must engage in and adopt ethical and
social practises. ICT enables businesses to communicate more effectively and efficiently. This
report includes information about the internet and intranet. A business manager can also deal
with multiple company functions and issues with the proper use of IT.

Contents
ABSTRACT.....................................................................................................................................2
Contents...........................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK...............................................................................................................................................1
Different types of business software...................................................................................1
Explain several types of ethical and social issues which are increasing in digitals world.
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Value of Information and Communication Technology. Also, explain the impact of Intranet
and Internet on business entities.............................................................................................5
The role of Information Technology......................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
In the organisation information technology is developing computer network that helps in
protecting information and data, growing and managing, undertaking range of other works in
order to make ensure efficiency and security of business information system. With the mobile
device and computer, it also assists workers troubleshoot issues. The informational technology
takes use of computer and physical devices for exchanging all sort of electronic or digital
information along with generates, protect, save and process data (Capehart, B.L., 2020). The IT
provides wide range of career options to people and demand for expert in this domain is high
with increasing. Basically, for the business operations information technology is beneficial in
contradiction to technology exploited for individual or entertainment purposes. The
commercialization of information technology is based on telecommunications and computer
technology. This report takes into account the Sainsbury's Company. It is the UK's second largest
retail organisation, accounting for 16.0 percent of the retail industry. This organisation was
founded by John Sainsbury. This company's headquarters are in London, United Kingdom. It has
global business operations that are divided into three major divisions: Sainsbury's Supermarkets,
Sainsbury's Argos, and Bank (Chiang, H.T. and Chang, C.T., 2019). The current report will
explain various types of business software. Business organisations in the digital age face a
number of ethical and social issues that must be addressed. As a result, it will also outline those
issues in terms of businesses. Information and communication technologies enable businesses to
be more effective and efficient in responding to customer needs and requirements. The impact
and influence of intranet and internet on organisations is also determine. Finally, the role of IT in
assisting managers in managing business functions will be discussed.
TASK
Different types of business software.
Business software is also known by the name of business application which is refereed as
kind of software or set of computer programs which company uses in order to perform the
different activities of business. To advance the level of productivity, business software is used
that also helps in measuring productivity and activities of business organisation in accurate
manner. The prime goal was to realise certain goals by applying principles which is assisted by
business software. The organisation manager is required to determine the types of software
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