5.1 Basics of Office Automation The advantages of office automaton
5.2 Software and Hardware for Office Automation Cheap hardware and software. Office application (suite): Microsoft office, Open Office, Google Drive (Google Docs) Name the applications in the above office suites. Word processor, Spreadsheet, Database software, presentation software
Office 365 Name two applications for Image editing software and communication software. 5.3 Basic Activities in Office Automation Data application: data analysis (e.g. Spreadsheet), digital image modification, document editing and production (e.g. using word processor), report generation using Database. Data storage: Storage devices, network drive, cloud storage Data exchange: using different communication tools. e.g. email, video conference. Data management: DBMS, Content management system, Task scheduling system DBMS are commonly integrated with programming and web platform. 5.4 Effectiveness of Office Automation Factors determine the effectiveness of office automation - Equipment - People: training programs should be provided. User Manual is needed. |