Assignment 2

GHANA COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
PROGRAMME: BIT GROUP B
COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
COURSE CODE: 124

LECTURER’S NAME: DR. FRED AMANKWAH-SARFO
DATE:1st AUGUST 2023
STUDENT NAME: VICENTIA TAWIAH

INDEX NUMBER: 4211231004
ASSIGNMENT 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................3
1. Personal Use Is Universal................................................................................................................4
2. Information Technology Is So Important Today For Its Commercial Use................................5
3. “Information Technology (IT) plays a vital role in today’s personal, commercial, and not-
for-profit uses.”........................................................................................................................................5
4. Not-for-Profit Organizations Also Depend On The Latest IT.....................................................6

INTRODUCTION
Information Technology (IT) plays a vital role in today’s personal, commercial, and not-for-
profit uses. In its simplest terms, IT is the application of computers and other electronic
equipment to receive, store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data. This data becomes
information when it is put into intelligible and useful forms for communication.
The importance of IT is sometimes taken for granted because its applications are so widespread
worldwide. We depend on it in our personal lives for communication, banking, social media,
investments, research, and so much more. Organizations cannot exist today and expect to stay
competitive without adequate Information Technology systems.
Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, home, and business security block chain, drones, and
IoT are some of the developing trends today that are revolutionizing the industry. IT is an ever-
changing industry and those who want to stay at the forefront must adapt these innovations to
their uses whether personal or otherwise.
1. Personal Use Is Universal
Personal Use of Information Technology

Imagine a world without computers and smartphones – what would we do? Millions of people
wake up and go right to their phones or other digital devices to check their:
 Text message
 Emails
 Facebook
 Investments
 Banking accounts
 Other social media
Perhaps you have been thinking about purchasing something and cannot wait to place the order.
Many people, both old and young, are going to public schools and colleges online from home.
Others are working from home one or two days each week while others are working full-
time. IT makes all this much easier than ever before and we are embracing it more each year.
Some individuals run a small, part-time business from their laptop or phone. Others search for
love and soul mates online from the convenience of their living rooms. IT is shrinking the world
by improving communication and most of us are doing more of it today.
2. Information Technology Is So Important Today for Its

Commercial Use
Whether you are talking about a one-person sole proprietorship or a large complex corporation,
Information Technology keeps businesses running. Without sophisticated IT equipment and
systems, they simply cannot survive in today’s competitive international economy.
Businesses and industries must have adequate IT and support systems in their offices, factories,
warehouses, and distribution facilities. These departments all use IT to their advantage:
 Management and Sales
 Communications
 Human Resources
 Accounting and Finance
 Operations and Research
 Data and Systems Security
3. “Information Technology (IT) plays a vital role in today’s personal, co

for-profit uses.”
Information Technology is the main driver behind innovation, and without innovations,
companies will not survive because they are the wave of the future. The digital revolution has
created countless benefits for all businesses and kept them profitable. Virtually all businesses are
recruiting IT applicants, with college degrees and some relevant industry experience.
A Career in Information Technology

There are several ways IT has improved American business and our economy, including:
 Improved marketing and sales –Internet marketing has changed the way we buy and
sell products and services. Most brick-and-mortar stores use this method to compensate
for the lack of walk-in traffic.
 Better decision-making and problem-solving – It is much easier to do marketing and
management research online than by older methods. We find data and information faster
and easier, analyze it, and make better plans. Innovative software allows us to also get
faster and more accurate customer feedback.
 Improved customer support – All organizations need a great customer support system
to monitor the marketplace and meet customer needs and complaints. Customer
relationship management is vital to keep on top of everything.
 Better control of resource management – IT helps businesses and industries operate
more effectively and efficiently. Cloud computing is a major way to make this work by
letting employees use devices anywhere they are to access their company’s software.
Information Technology and innovation allow companies to be more adaptable and profitable.
The future will be both exciting and challenging as everyone uses the latest IT for their personal
and work applications.
4. Not-for-Profit Organizations Also Depend On the Latest IT
Whether you call them nonprofit or not-for-profit, these organizations depend on the best
Information Technology to get their work done.
These organizations secure revenue to cover their expenses and distribute their goods and
services, but without making profits for the owners. Any profit earned is pumped back into the
operations to help their clients and society in general.

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GHANA COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

PROGRAMME: BIT GROUP B

COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS

COURSE CODE: 124

DATE:1st AUGUST 2023

STUDENT NAME: VICENTIA TAWIAH

1. Personal Use Is Universal................................................................................................................4

2. Information Technology Is So Important Today For Its Commercial Use................................5

4. Not-for-Profit Organizations Also Depend On The Latest IT.....................................................6

Personal Use of Information Technology

2. Information Technology Is So Important Today for Its

3. “Information Technology (IT) plays a vital role in today’s personal, co

A Career in Information Technology

4. Not-for-Profit Organizations Also Depend On the Latest IT

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