Role of Information Technology in Tesco: Types of Computers, Ethical and Social Issues, Impact of ICT, Role of IT in Management

Introduction to Information
Technology

Abstract
The present report is based on the information technology as it assists in improving and
enhancing the overall efficiency and productivity of the company. It also helps in storing,
transmitting and retrieve the data of the business. The chosen company for the present study is
Tesco and has described the role of the information technology that is used in the chosen
company. Furthermore, it has also reflected on the types of computer systems that are used by
the company and various ethical and social issues that is faced by the organization. It has laid
emphasis on the importance of ICT, role of internet and intranet on the business. Lastly, it has
also thrown light on the role of IT in managing the business.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................4
MAIN BODY...........................................................................................................................4
Literature Review........................................................................................................................4
Classification of computer that is used by business....................................................................4
Ethical and social issues in the digital world faced by the company...........................................5
Role of information and communication technology and impact of internet and intranet on the
business........................................................................................................................................7
Role of IT in helping managers to manage businesses................................................................8
Analysis and discussion...............................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION
Information technology is defined as the system of applications which is used in the
computer system. Information technology is used to store, transmit and manipulate the computer
data. Furthermore, it is also helps in effectively storing and preserving the data at one place. It is
beneficial for the company as it enhances various numbers of opportunities which have adopted
by much organization which contributes in generating more profit for the company and growth
opportunities for the future (Chege, and Wang ,2020). The present report is based on Tesco plc
which is one of the leading and largest supermarket chains. The company has also expanded it
business operations with the help of adopting new and advanced software system which has
helped the company to effectively collect the data and made strategies accordingly.
The report covers the classification of computer that is used by the business. Various
ethical and social issues in the business and its importance in the digital world(Sathish, and et.al.,
2020). The study further highlights the role of information and communication technology,
impact of internet and intranet on the business and role IT in management of the business.
MAIN BODY
Literature Review
Classification of computer that is used by business
In the modern world and with the increase in the role of the technology , computer is
considered as most important tool whether the company is operated solely or in the partnership.
Every company whether it is operated on large or small scale uses computer system for storing
the data of the daily transaction of the business.With th evolution of the technology computer is
classified on the basis of size and capacity and on the basis of purpose.
First on the basis of size and capacity
According to the Jouppi, and et.al., (2020) supercomputer is the fastest, powerful and the
most expensive type of computer for processing the data of the business. The size and storage
capacity are also used basically designed to process large amount of data in short period of time
and also result in to increase the productivity. On the other hand Ying, and et.al.,(2018) states
that mainframe computers refers to multiprogramming and high performance computers that