Life in the information age

Life in the Information Age Information Age is a term that has been used to refer to the present economic period. It refers to the status of the economy in aspects of technology, how many different kinds of computers we have in this century which we didn't have . In this essay I will talk about how everyone lives in this information age and how we have changed everything with the technology and most of population in the UK use it more often. In every house there is something from the latest technologies, computing now is being involved in everything for example in schools, industries and its absolutely essential. The computers and machineries from this period have had a huge impact to the bussinesses and industries, its made everything easier for them and not just in these fields everywhere in the world. In world today we can communicate around the world easily and much more quicker with the help of communication technology we also don't lose the connections. We have the latest phones with the best features too, everyone has phones now as everyone think that they need it. We have better networks allowing us to approach anyone from anywhere. Emailing is another source we use to communicate with the people who don't live near us or in a different country. We have infrared and the radio interactions controlled by us. We now have satallites in the space which is also helping

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Local area networks (LANs).

DEFINITION The concept of local area networks (LANs) is not new. It represents a logical development of computer technology. With the advent of microcomputers in the 1980s many office workers began bringing their own disks into work, compromising data integrity. They also began keeping their own databases, which companies did not like. The answer was to create a computer network. A computer network is a group of computers connected together enabling users to share resources and communicate with each other. Resources can be hardware, software, or data. Without a network, each employee might require a dedicated printer connected to his workstation or individual copies of application software loaded on his workstation. A network will also allow dissimilar computers to communicate and share resources. This means that an IBM PC can communicate with an Apple Macintosh with ease. There are three general types of networks: Local Area Networks (LANs), Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs). They are described or classified by the area of coverage and by the method of information exchange. A LAN encompasses two or more computers connected by one or more types of medium (usually wire) located within close proximity of each other. This distance is generally limited to 2 kilometers. A MAN is a network that connects two or more LANs. It is basically

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Respiratory System.

Physiology of Systems Marianne Connelly Respiratory System The primary function of the Respiratory System is to supply the blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body. The respiratory system does this through breathing. When we breathe we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. This exchange of gases is the respiratory system's means of getting oxygen. Respiration is achieved through the mouth, nose, trachea, lungs and diaphragm. Oxygen enters the respiratory system through the mouth and the nose. The oxygen then passes the larynx and the trachea which is a tube that enters the chest. In the chest cavity, the trachea splits into two smaller tubes called the bronchi. Each bronchus divides again forming the bronchial tubes. The bronchial tubes lead directly into the lungs where they divide into many smaller tubes which connect to the sacs called the alveoli. These are air-filled sacs that are surrounded by capillaries. The inhaled oxygen passes into the alveoli and then diffuses through the capillaries into the arterial blood. The waste-rich blood from the veins releases its carbon dioxide into the alveoli. The carbon dioxide follows the same path out of the lungs when you exhale. The diaphragm's job is to help pump the carbon dioxide out of the lungs and pull the oxygen into the lungs. The diaphragm is a sheet of muscles across that

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Organisational Structure

ASDA is a hierarchical structure because it has a lot of layers and also a lot of people reporting into more than one person before that information get to the boss. What is a Hierarchical structure? A hierarchical structure has many levels. Each level is controlled by one person. A hierarchical company tends to be a very big company just like ASDA is. In a hierarchical instructions are generally passed down from one person to another until it gets to the bottom of the hierarchical structure. If there was a problem in a hierarchical structure it would move up through the structure again from one person to another until it gets to where it is supported to be. Strengths of a Hierarchical structure In a hierarchical structure there is a close control of workers. Workers in ASDA will know exactly what they have to do so they don't wait around until they are told what they have to do. There is a small span of control. A span of control is when an amount of people report to one person. Also there is a better chance for promotion. Weaknesses of a Hierarchical structure In a hierarchical structure information is slow moving. There may be poor communication between departments. Also workers may not feel involved in the business and they may not feel motivated to work. The types of communication used in a Hierarchical structure The type of communication used is hierarchical will

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Information Systems

UNIT 1 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS Assignment 1 Table of Contents Task 1 2 Characteristics of Business Information Relevant to Amazon 2 Task 2 3 Sources of Information needed by Amazon 3 Task 3 4 Business Information used by Amazon 4 Task 4 5 Task 5 6 Task 6 7 Bibliography 9 TASK 1 Characteristics of Business Information Relevant to Amazon CHARACTERISTIC EXPLANATION RELEVANCE TO AMAZON Valid Information that is unbiased, representative and verifiable Any information that Amazon collects needs to be valid otherwise the customers will receive inaccurate information and this is unacceptable. Reliable Information that is trusted, true and dependable. If the information is not reliable then Amazons customers will not be able to depend on it. Timely Information should be available when it is needed for decision making, appropriately (well) timed. Any information needed for projects or customers needs to be recovered as soon as possible or for a deadline otherwise it is useless. Fit for Purpose Information provided for the purpose it is now being used for; the effectiveness of the information. All information the Amazon collects must be fit for purpose otherwise it is unusable. Accessible Information that is easy to get hold of, and if necessary must be able to do calculations with the data. Any information that Amazon uses must be easily accessible

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Project Plan Forecast

Project Plan Forecast University of Phoenix MGT 573 Project Management in the Business Environment Dr. Eli Konorti July 23, 2007 Project Plan Forecast The aim and the focus of this paper have been to identify the SAP Supply Chain Management (SAP SCM) project of Saha Pathanapibul Public Company Limited. Forecasting enables the project to proceed on time and effectively towards the completion. Forecasting also enables the company to predict change and conduct strategies to move towards the future confidently (Nguyen, 2004). This project plan forecast provides an overview of the project, including a communications plan, a forecast of the time required to complete the project, descriptions of the project closure process and the project audit process, budget estimates, forecasted project outcomes, and three key learning points that Sahapat could apply for its project from the simulation. Communications Plan Proper communication is vital to the success of the project. Communication is the process by which information is exchanged. In addition, communication in the management of a project flows downward, upward, horizontally, and to outside receivers, such as the stakeholders. The purpose of project communications is to provide information to the project stakeholders. Project information is distributed through a variety of means, such as project meetings, hard-copy document

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The Role of ICT.

The Role of ICT : Two types of IT system for which failure would be catastrophic would be, for example, an IT system at a power station. If a power station IT system went down this could cause power cuts in certain areas monitored by the system and all kinds of disruption. Another example could be in industry where IT systems are used to monitor certain stages of production. If they failed this would be catastrophic for the organisation, as it would waste time and money. 2: A social impact of introducing computerised information systems into business organisations may be that some employees would feel threatened by the new system. They may feel they will be either replaced or inadequately trained to operate the system, in which case the organisation would usually provide training. Another social impact would be that more employees would begin to work from home (teleworking) the remaining workers or the teleworkers may miss the social atmosphere of the working environment. An organisational impact would be that the organisation has the option of globalisation (advertising/web pages) this would make their product available to a much more global market, therefore resulting in more profit (excluding costs of web pages, advertisements etc). Another organisational impact would be that communication with suppliers/distributors/advertisement agencies etc would be

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The Use of Database Management Systems in Libraries

The Use of Database Management Systems in Libraries The managment, selection, administration, and design of today's library information systems is not always purview of a professional librarian. While it falls to the librarian to direct the utilization of its information systems, the extent to which the librarian is involved in selecting, administering or designing those systems varies greatly from library to library. In smaller libraries, the librarian may well be the IT (information technology) staff: the decision as to which computer and peripherals to purchase falls to the librarian--as well as the chore of setting it up.The librarian installs software, masters the programs, and then instructs others in its uses. In larger libraries, the librarian may have the aid of technicians--perhaps to aid in the choice of equipment, perhaps to help with setting up the software and hardware. In some libraries, the technical staff may chose which information systems are to be installed, the hardware to be used, and may even teach classes in information retrieval. In such a setting there is the chance that the librarian's views on technology may be overlooked or devalued. To an ever increasing degree, MLS candidates are learning more and more about the design and operation of automated/computerized information systems.Working librarians are speaking up and letting the vendors know

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