Overview

This book is designed to give an overview of the business applications of microcomputers. It is an ideal introduction for college and polytechnic students on computing and business courses. Managers of small or medium sized businesses or of departments in larger companies will also find the book especially helpful if they are considering buying a microcomputer system. Hardware and software are discussed in the context of particular applications, and the book avoids unnecessary technical detail, making it clear and readable.

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Author:   D.E. Avison
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   Second Edition 1990
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780333525111

ISBN 10:   0333525116
Pages:   244
Publication Date:   18 June 1990
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Adult education ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Choosing your microcomputer system: the microcomputer maze; types of microcomputer applications; the feasibility study; getting information; suppliers; planning and user involvement; hardware; software. Part 2 Word processing and the electronic office: word processing; editing; storing text; printing; spelling and dictionary; electronic mail; other features of the electronic office; local area networks; desk top publishing; implementing the new technology. Part 3 File management and data base applications: clerical and computer files; features of file management packages; types of file management and data base system; functions of a data base system; distributed data bases. Part 4 Spreadsheet and financial modelling: the spreadsheet concept; features of spreadsheet packages; creating the spreadsheet; printing and saving the spreadsheet; problems with spreadsheets; financial modelling packages. Part 5 Business graphics: worth a thousand words; the basic charts; Icon (WIMP) interface; computer aided design (CAD). Part 6 Accounting and related data processing applications: features of accounting systems; control; sales ledger; purchase ledger; nominal ledger; sales order processing and invoicing; stock recording; costing; payroll; integrated accounts. Part 7 Integrated systems and other applications: integrated packages; project control; statistics; writing your own procedures; applications generators; expert systems.

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