Utilisation of IT Systems in Arcadia Group

IT Business Systems

Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
P1 Examine utilisation of IT systems within distinct functions of Arcadia Group....................3
P2 Justify how IT system contribute within objectives attainment.............................................6
P3 Analysis of ways for responding to IT needs of Arcadia Croup............................................9
P4 Evaluation of IT systems for supporting value added change.............................................10
P5 Recommendation for addressing business problems...........................................................12
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................12
References......................................................................................................................................13
Introduction
Business system refers to segregation of equipments, policies and computer facilities for
coordinating with activities which takes place within the organisation. Information technology
refers to utilisation of computers for creating, storing as well as processing of information which
assist firms within effectual delivery of their services (Kim, 2015). Business firms are dependent

on technology for ensuring that their services are being delivered as per required standards and
carry out interaction with the customers. To acknowledge the concept of IT business system,
Arcadia Group is being taken into account. It is a British multinational retailing firm which owns
different clothing retailers such as Evans, Topman, Burton,Wallis and many others. This is a
private firm which is headquartered in London and their products include accessories, clothing
and shoes. This report comprises of usage of IT systems, its contribution, ways for handling data
and different assets have been illustrated here. Furthermore, role within value added change is
evaluated and recommendations will be given with respect to this.
P1 Examine utilisation of IT systems within distinct functions of Arcadia Group.
Information technology system refers to set of elements which work together for
managing data processing as well as its storage. It is liable for supporting key aspects that are
required for executing operations of firm like decision-making, record keeping, data analysis,
communication and various others (Cosenz, 2017). Arcadia Group can make use of information
for improvisation of operations as well as formulate strategic decisions which will enable them to
gain competitive advantage. Information technology refers to broad term which illustrate
enhancements which have been made in technologies. Firms depend of information system for
implementing their operations and gather data associated with competitors. As per the data which
has been gathered, Arcadia Group can alter their strategies and carry out operations. For
understanding this, an example can be considered, like the firm possess their own application
which enables their customers and look for services they need. Individuals can carry out their
online purchases and pay for this accordingly. Through the usage of technology, effective
marketing of services can be conducted which will enable them to captivate more number of
customers. With respect to Arcadia Group, they deliver diverse services this also implies that
they need to effectively make use of technology as this will make their operations smoother
(Hajiheydari and Zarei, 2013). This will also lead them to have accurate, efficient and authentic
results. There lies a different department within the Arcadia Group and each carry out their
operations in different ways. It has been illustrated beneath:
Finance department: This is important for every firm that their finance is appropriately
managed along with this it must made sure that any third person do not have the access to
information. The reason behind this is that even a single zero will lead to enhanced problem as in
this if a zero or any other digit is escaped then the complete figure will be altered and this will

create a huge blunder (Greasley, 2017). This implies that firm needs to make effective use of IT
so that such kind of mistakes can be avoided. When Arcadia Group utilises information
technology then when they will make use of software on regular basis and enters all the details
then the final outcome which will be attained will be precise. For this they can opt for utilisation
of transaction processing system as through this there will be minimised risk of errors which will
furnish appropriate results. Through this, all the information associated with transactions can be
acquired and accordingly decisions can be formulated. Through its utilisation, the finance
department will be able to accordingly formulate the budget and carry out all the operations
related with this.
Marketing department: This is the core facet which is related with activities that are
conducted by a organisation in an enhanced manner. With the advancement in technology,
utilisation of gadgets is also being increasing (Chan, 2015). It will act as an option which can be
utilised by Arcadia Group to captivate more number of people towards their services. Here, the
firm can effectively utilise the social media platform to make sure that maximum number of
people are aware about services which are offered by them. But this is only valid in case
effectual promotional activities are conducted with them. In context of Arcadia Group, they can
utilise information technology in the respective ways:
 Content creation: By making use of software like word processing, contents of
advertisement can be saved and cross checked as well as makes changes if required.
Along with this, through the utilisation of systems, marketing manager can view the
content of what others have given within their ads and accordingly develop their own
(Zhang and Wen, 2015). This will also provide them with a competitive edge as they will
be aware about how others are doing it. To have better results, Arcadia Group can make
use of online templates as this will lead them to grab ample population.
 E-commerce: Arcadia Group delivers their services in different segments as well as
different they are being delivered within different sections of UK. As they are growing
and to have enhanced profits, it is necessary that they also provide their services outside
United Kingdom. This can be carried out via utilisation of electronic commerce instead of
making use of traditional methods (Paul, Yeates and Cadle, 2014). It will lead them to
higher productivity along with profitability as people at present time are more open to
easy services rather than going to stores for searching and having them. This will also