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London School of CommerceIn Association with the University of SuffolkIntroduction to Information TechnologyImpact of Information Technologyon business operations of Morrison Student name: Student ID:1 | Page

Executive SummaryToday is the age science and technology. The science is inventing newer technology toperfect the human life and daily basis of activities. Business today is digitalized and mostlydepends on the technological tools and scientific theories. The Morrisons business operationsworldwide and from the very beginning of online business inauguration and popularityinternationally the business started as online beside its physical business outlets. They startedtheir first business website in 2012 named Morrisons Cellar to sell wine worldwide as theirIT expert innovated several purchasing options for the customers. This report aims to discussthe various aspects and importance in human life by the grace of information and technologyusage in the Morrisons business workplace and how they make a digitized businessatmosphere for their customers. The report discusses about various network topologies andnetwork technology adaptation by the companies. Then, this paper summarises the ethics andits impact to the Morrison’s business.2 | Page

Table of ContentsExecutive Summary...................................................................................................................21. 0 Introduction.........................................................................................................................41.1Purpose........................................................................................................................41.2 Background.......................................................................................................................42. Literature Review...................................................................................................................52.1 Information Technology and its role................................................................................52.2 Several Types of Networking Technologies....................................................................52.3 Ethical issues and Social Issues of using technology.......................................................62.4 The importance of Internet and Intranet in business........................................................63. Analysis and Discussion........................................................................................................73.1 Various roles of Information Technology in Morrison’s business...................................73.1.1 Different types of Information Systems that are used in Morrisons like DecisionSupport Systems, Management Information System, etc...................................................73.2 Different types of Networking Technologies that are used in Morrisons........................83.3 Ethics and social issues in Morrisons...............................................................................83.4 The importance of Intranet and Internet for Morrisons Business.....................................93.5 Role of Information Technology in Management............................................................93.6 Various stages of System Development life cycle of a Business...................................104. Conclusions..........................................................................................................................11References................................................................................................................................123 | Page

1. 0 IntroductionMorrisons is the UK’s 4th largest supermarket chain which headquarter is situated inBradford, England. The business was founded by William Morrison in 1899. The businesswas started as an egg and butter shop at Rawson market in Bradford, England. Morrisons hasmore than 110,000 employees are serving to about 11 million customers each week in theirsupermarket stores. The company uses technology to develop their business capacity andfunctions (MORRISONS, 2020). The Morrisons use latest technology and tools to supporttheir modern customers. The business now available around 500 stores in South of England,Scotland, and Gibraltar. The authority is well skilled management in the Morrisons business.1.1PurposeThis report purposes to discuss the information technology and its several roles in thebusiness operation today, different types of network technology in the Morrison’s businessperspectives. Secondly, the report discusses the social issues and ethical factors related to theinformation technology in business. Then, it discusses the importance connect to business byinternet and intranet. Thirdly, the report aims to outlines the importance and usage ofInformation technology by the Morrisons business. The report discusses about the differentinformation systems, various types adopted network technology, social and ethical issues inthe workplace of Morrisons. Finally, the report outlines several stages of system developmentlife cycle of the Morrison’s business.1.2 BackgroundAs the Morrisons has wide range of outlets having huge customers and the brand awarenessby the customers encourage the business to start their online business platforms, themanagement in 2012 started their online business by launching their website. Now, they arevery popular online business and home delivery services provider to their customers. For theuninterrupted internet connection, the business management afford the various types ofnetwork connection in their workplace and working areas. The management today operatemany of their business functions through digitalized process of production, manufacture,packaging, supply, and delivery. The business using several IT tools research the local andinternational market of their products and services.4 | Page

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