Business Concepts and Entrepreneurial Discovery Part V BCS-BE-7: The student utilizes technology in a variety of ways while solving business problems.

The Role of Information Technology Computers are an important part of ______________(IT). information technology (IT) technology that uses computing, electronics, and _________ to process and distribute information in digital and other forms

Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) Graphic Organizer Information Technology (IT) Fax Machines ________ MP3 Players Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) Telephones ______(WiFi)

The Role of Information Technology People depend on ________ for getting information quickly and easily. telecommunications the __________ of information over communication lines

How Technology Has Changed the Workplace In the past, computers were too big and heavy to take from the _______. Today, ________ computers are light enough to take anywhere.

Graphic Organizer Technology On the Go Wearable Computers _________ Specialized Software Broadband Access ________

Telecommuting Telecommuting requires that employees have their own __________ and other equipment to do their work. telecommuting an __________ that allows employees to work at home while communicating with the workplace by phone, fax, or modem

Advantages of Telecommuting Graphic Organizer Advantages of Telecommuting Decreased ________ ________work hours Improved _______ of work Fewer ________ days

Disadvantages of Telecommuting Graphic Organizer Disadvantages of Telecommuting Less _________ with other workers _________ of home Supervisors find it more ________to supervise workers __________ expenses

Computer Users by Age Group Figure 18.1 Computer Users by Age Group

Wearable Computers A ________player that can also record speech is an example of a wearable computer. wearable computer a small portable computer designed to be used while it is worn on the ______

Technology in Manufacturing By using ________ (CAD) and computer- aided manufacturing (CAM) programs, companies can custom design and make products. computer-aided design (CAD) software for designing ______ with a computer

Technology in Manufacturing In __________ plants, robots and computer- controlled machines do much of the work. Workers direct the __________ and machine tools instead of doing hard or monotonous jobs.

Electronic Information Transfer Using an ____________(ATM) to transfer funds from one bank account to another is an example of an electronic funds transfer.

Electronic Information Transfer Many companies ___________ transfer paychecks to employees’ bank accounts.

Virtual Training __________allows people to simulate a real situation using a computer. Computer-run flight __________ programs allow pilots to learn how to fly aircraft.

__________is used in training. Virtual Training __________is used in training. virtual reality an artificial, three-________ world created by a computer In a virtual world, the computer ________places and actions that seem real.

Virtual Training Special __________ and data gloves give users the illusion of real object or places. In medical training, computers allow surgeons to practice _________ without real patients.