Itq Coursework
Unit 201 Improving productivity using IT
2. Describe ways to improve productivity and efficiency
IT can improve productivity in many way the following bullets are just a few: * time savings * cost savings * minimise work processes * Increase output * Improved documetn quality
IT makes good use of automated routines. These help to cut down the time it takes to perform a process.
Quick start programme Icons appear directly on the desktop. If you double click on these icons it's programme will start immediately. Quick start program icons can be added or deleted from the desktop as required.
Desktop taskbar icons appear at the bottom of your desktop next to the Start button. These are similar to quick start program icons in that they are displayed all the time. Here though you need only click the icon once to start the program
Application running icons are found in the bottom right of your screen. The icons show applications that are running in the background of your computer. Theses are programmes like anti-virus software and firewall software.
The windows start button is located at the bottom left of your desktop. This button should be clicked to open up the start menu giving access to programs , search and help systems, and also to shut down your computer.
When working within Microsoft Office applications such as Word or Excel certain key combinations allow you to perform commonly used tasks using the keyboard instead of clicking buttons or menus with the mouse - some users prefer to do this as it can be quicker.
In some programmes like microsoft office you can automate frequently used tasks by creating macros. A macro is a series of commands and instructions that you group together as a single command to accomplish a task automatically. Macros are used to speed up routine editing and formatting, to combine multiple commands, to make an option in a dialog box more accessible, to automate a complex series of tasks.
2. Describe ways to improve productivity and efficiency
IT can improve productivity in many way the following bullets are just a few: * time savings * cost savings * minimise work processes * Increase output * Improved documetn quality
IT makes good use of automated routines. These help to cut down the time it takes to perform a process.
Quick start programme Icons appear directly on the desktop. If you double click on these icons it's programme will start immediately. Quick start program icons can be added or deleted from the desktop as required.
Desktop taskbar icons appear at the bottom of your desktop next to the Start button. These are similar to quick start program icons in that they are displayed all the time. Here though you need only click the icon once to start the program
Application running icons are found in the bottom right of your screen. The icons show applications that are running in the background of your computer. Theses are programmes like anti-virus software and firewall software.
The windows start button is located at the bottom left of your desktop. This button should be clicked to open up the start menu giving access to programs , search and help systems, and also to shut down your computer.
When working within Microsoft Office applications such as Word or Excel certain key combinations allow you to perform commonly used tasks using the keyboard instead of clicking buttons or menus with the mouse - some users prefer to do this as it can be quicker.
In some programmes like microsoft office you can automate frequently used tasks by creating macros. A macro is a series of commands and instructions that you group together as a single command to accomplish a task automatically. Macros are used to speed up routine editing and formatting, to combine multiple commands, to make an option in a dialog box more accessible, to automate a complex series of tasks.