Lesson 4 - Computerised and Non-Computerised System
Computer System
A system is an arrangement of elements that when it is put together it becomes an organised and established procedure. A system typically consists of components connected together in order to facilitate the flow of information, matter or energy.
A computer system consists of a set of hardware and software which processes data in a meaningful way.
Education
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Education before ICT
Education after ICT
Education is the science of teaching and learning of specific skills. It also imparts knowledge, good judgement and wisdom.
Banking System
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Banking before ICT
Banking after ICT
Before
Banking was done manually by taking deposits directly.
Transactions can only be made during working hours.
Takes time to approve any loan applications.
After
All transactions are done by computers.
Transaction can be done at anytime and place.
Online services, phone banking system, credit
cards are available.
Industry
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Industry before ICT
Industry After ICT
Before
Production was slow because everything was done manually and totally depended on human labour.
After
Computers and telecommunications industry became
very opular and profitable since production can be
increased through an all day operation.
Commerce
Commerce before ICT
Commerce after ICT
Commerce is an activity of exchanging, buying and selling of commodities on a large scale involving transportation from place to place.
Before
Trading was made using the barter system and it was then later developed into currency.
Advertisement was in the form of word of mouth, billboards and printed flyers.
Trading globally was extremely slow, late and expensive. Traders had to find ways to market local products in the global market.
After
E-commerce plays an important role in the economic
scene. It includes distribution, buying, selling and
servicing products that are done electronically.