Unit One Business and Administration Level 2
Unit three: Principles of managing information and producing documents
Assessment
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• The first thing you need to do is save a copy of this document, either onto your computer or a disk
• Then work through your Assessment, remembering to save your work regularly
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Please note that this Assessment document has 5 pages and is made up of 4 Sections.
Name: ANA MEDESAN
Section 1 – Understand the purpose of information technology in a business environment
1. In relation to your current business environment (or one that you are familiar with), identify at least two different types of information technology that may be used when completing work tasks.
In relation to one business environment that I am familiar with I could identify two different types of information technology that may be used when completing work tasks:
• Spreadsheets • Databases.
2. What are the benefits to businesses (and others) of using information technology for doing work tasks?
The fast, accurate and efficient flow of information is the lifeblood of any business.
The benefits of using information technology for doing work tasks are crucial in any business. IT makes your business much easier. You can communicate much faster through Emails and faxes.
It is extremely beneficial to use information technology in any business environment as this brings succes to the business.
Information technology offers powerful tools to help you gain and make the best use of knowledge. Using IT brings lots of business benefits that include being more productive, responsive and efficient.
Section 2 – Understand how to manage electronic and
Assessment
You should use this file to complete your Assessment.
• The first thing you need to do is save a copy of this document, either onto your computer or a disk
• Then work through your Assessment, remembering to save your work regularly
• When you’ve finished, print out a copy to keep for reference
• Then, go to www.vision2learn.com and send your completed Assessment to your tutor via your My Study area – make sure it is clearly marked with your name, the course title and the Unit and Assessment number.
Please note that this Assessment document has 5 pages and is made up of 4 Sections.
Name: ANA MEDESAN
Section 1 – Understand the purpose of information technology in a business environment
1. In relation to your current business environment (or one that you are familiar with), identify at least two different types of information technology that may be used when completing work tasks.
In relation to one business environment that I am familiar with I could identify two different types of information technology that may be used when completing work tasks:
• Spreadsheets • Databases.
2. What are the benefits to businesses (and others) of using information technology for doing work tasks?
The fast, accurate and efficient flow of information is the lifeblood of any business.
The benefits of using information technology for doing work tasks are crucial in any business. IT makes your business much easier. You can communicate much faster through Emails and faxes.
It is extremely beneficial to use information technology in any business environment as this brings succes to the business.
Information technology offers powerful tools to help you gain and make the best use of knowledge. Using IT brings lots of business benefits that include being more productive, responsive and efficient.
Section 2 – Understand how to manage electronic and