Introduction to IT Assignment : Marks and Spencer

Introduction to IT

INTRODUCTION
Information technology is the term that is used for storing the data for long purpose that
is to be transfer from one system to another (Pierce, Snow and McAfee, 2015). It is used by
many companies so that their data is to be safe and secure for the long term.
Present study will be focused on Marks and Spencer. It is a British multinational retailer
company deals in clothing, home products and food products.
Report will include role of IT in the success of running business. It will also include
ethical and social issues that occur in the company. Furthermore, it will include internet and its
effect on the business. It will emphasize on the role of information technology in management
and lastly, the stages of systems development.
Literature Review
Role of IT in Marks and Spencer
According to the (Wyche and Steinfield, 2016) Information technology plays an
important role in Marks and Spencer Company. Nowadays without technology business cannot
be run properly as it has to be stored data for the long time in the company. Information
technology makes life easier as compared to earlier days. Everything is possible after coming of
different technology that will help in facilitating various types of systems for future growth of
the business. In Marks and Spencer through IT all the thing become easier as online shopping
will be done because of it. As consumers want comfort life so they get all the facilities through
information technology. It will help in managing all the business transactions that will held
between consumer and marketer.
As per the view (Asongu Anyanwu, and Tchamyou, 2017). As IT department becomes
most essential part in Marks and Spencer. It will help in facilitating easy communication
between the people. In Marks and Spencer also employees can interact with each other through
emails for saving time. It made everything easier and efficient that will help in increasing