OUTLINE


1. Introduction.

· Brief history.

2. Computers in business.

· Maintain accounting records.

· Supporting a budget and planning system.

· Word processing.

· Maintaining the data bases.

· Establishing on-line networks linking remote sites.

· Using computers for CAD/CAM

· Searching for data in libraries.

· Performing Statistical calculations.

· Projecting Management and Scheduling.

· Aiding communication and electronic mail.

· Mapping.

· Serving as an expert system.

· Advertising on the net.

3. Computers in the economy

· Used in the banking system.

· Used in the stock and shares market.

· Used to keep track of taxes.

4. Advantages

· Saves a lot of time.

· Gets rid of a lot of paper work.

· Can be used for a lot of purposes.

· Cuts down on number of employees.

· Virtual Office

5. Disadvantages.

· Employees tend to become lazy.

· Cost.

* Repetitive Strain Injuries

* Training 

· Keeping up to date

6. Conclusion.