Uses Of Computer in Business Organizations

Now-a-days, computers are the essential part of any business organization. Computers are used in business companies for performing different tasks like Record Maintaining, Stock management, Pay Roll Systems, Business Correspondence and Business Communication etc,  Computer can be used in business in the following ways:

•   Marketing   

Any business organization can use computers for marketing their products.

•   Stock Exchange

Many stock exchanges are using computers for conducting bids. Stock brokers are using computers to perform all business functions in stock exchange.

•    Banks

These days, banks are incomplete without computers. Banks are using computers to record Daily Customer Transactions. Every bank is using a customized software like Accounts Maintenance System. Accounts Maintenance System manages all customer financial dealing records through bank. The use of computers in banks has provided many benefits. It saves a lot of time and provides convenience for the customer.

•   Email

E-Mail stands for Electronic Mail. By E-Mail, you can send and receive messages. You can also attach files of different types with email message. No doubt, E-Mail is a faster and cheaper way of communication.

•     Payroll system

Computerized pay roll system is used in different organizations to maintain pay accounts of employees, easily and quickly.

•    Stock system

Computerized stock system is used to record number of items in stock of any organization efficiently.

•    Fax

Computers can be used to send and receive faxes. Different Fax Software are available in market for this purpose.

•   Documentation

Word processor software like MS Word is used to prepare different types of documents like letters, applications and other documents.

•   Graphics

Graphics software like Adobe Photoshop or Corel Draw are used for image editing and preparing posters and cards etc.

•   Presentation

Power point can be used to prepare good looking computerized presentations for business.

•    Spreadsheet

Spreadsheet software like Excel can be used to prepare computerized worksheets and carts. 

•    Accounts department

Accounts department can use Accounting software like LedgerSMB, BizCorei and Microsoft Excel to prepare different accounting documents like balance sheet, Trial balance, Ledger and bank reconciliation etc.

Explain The Concept of A Computer System

A system is a set of inter related components that work together to fulfill a purpose. For example a Road Transportation System will consist of the parts - roads, vehicles- trucks, buses, vans, cars etc, passengers, the staff for ticketing and maintenance of vehicles and roads etc. And the transportation system will fulfill the purpose of carrying of passengers and luggage from place to place. Computer system consists of the following four parts:

1.    Hardware
2.    Software
3.    Data
4.    User


1.    Hardware
The mechanical devices that makeup the computer are called HARDWARE, for example, Keyboard, hard disk, monitor, processor and mother board etc. Hardware are physical devices. They can be touched. Hardware device are interconnected and perform input, processing and output operations.

2.    Software
Software is the set of instructions given to computer to perform a task. Software tells the computer what to do. System Software like operating systems are used to manage components and operations of computer. Application Software like MS Word and MS Excel are used to solve specific problems of the user, for example creating documents or preparing Student Result Sheet etc. Thousands of different software are available for use on PC.
3.    Data
Data is the collection of raw facts. Data processing is the primary job of a computer. Computer processes data in many ways to convert them into useful information. Processed data becomes information. For example, during census, data of all citizens is collected. Census data is used to get report/information about total population of a country and literacy rate etc.
4.    Users
People that operate the computer are called computer operators or computer users. Users use computer to solve different problems. For example, in a college a computer operator in Examination Section will feed marks obtained by students in a software like MS Excel. He/ She will perform certain functions and formulae to calculate percentage and grade of each student and prepare a result sheet. This result sheet will show the marks obtained, percentage, grade and Fail/ Pass status of every student.

What are uses of computer at Home

Uses of Computer
Today, computer is used in almost every field of life. The use of computer has made different tasks very easy for us. Computer has made a very vital impact on our society. People are using computers for performing different tasks quickly and easily. In fact, computer has made our life more comfortable.
 Uses of Computer at Home
Computer can be used at home in the following ways:
1.  Home Budget
Computer can be used to manage the home budget. You can easily calculate your expenses and income with the help of a software like Microsoft Excel. In MS Excel you can prepare a simple worksheet to calculate your daily expenses and income.

2. Computer Games
An important use of computer at home is playing games. Different types of games are available. And if you have internet connection, then you can play games online, too. You can download PC games free from many websites. Computer games are especially played by school going children.
3.   Entertainment
You can watch movies, hear songs and find information on Internet. Video and audio songs, movies, TV shows or dramas are some of the entertainment media that can be accessed by internet enabled computer.
4.   Information
You can find any type of information from Internet. You can download books to improve your knowledge. You can use search engine, specially the giant Google Search Engine, to find information you want. Internet is a huge database of knowledge on every topic.
5.   E-Mail
You can send and receive messages and information by E-Mail. You can
6.  Chatting / Instant Messaging
You can chat with your friends on Internet by instant messaging. You can also talk with them.
7. Searching For Jobs
You can search jobs sitting at home and browsing internet on your computer. There are many job searching websites. Most of these websites provide daily Email in your inbox with the jobs postings of your interest.
8. Online Shopping
With the help of your computer and internet, you can buy any thing online and pay by credit cards.
9. Online Banking
E-Banking or online banking is the great facility for maintaining your financial transactions online.  Moreover, you can pay your utility bills from your account while sitting at home.