In what ways has

Information Technology
changed work and office
practices in the past ten
years?
Thesis Statement
Information Technology (IT) is the application of
computers and telecommunication equipment to store,
retrieve, transmit and manipulate data.
Technology Information has changed work and office
practices in the past ten years by developing devices,
developing software, improving communications and
increasing efficiency.


Increased Efficiency
Efficiency is the level of performance that describes a process that uses the
lowest input to create the greatest amount of output.










Increases speed, Frees up valuable time. (Output > Input)
Ten Years Ago After Ten Years
Staff had to do things such as
manually create documents and
reports
Key in data or type up important
correspondences and store it in
computer database
Use correction tape to fix errors Edit from existing files
Use carbon paper to make copies Photostat machine
Prepare typed up documents to
either be mailed or filed
Email, Fax
Spellcheck is done by the naked
eye
Grammar checks program
Improved
Communications

Video conference system
Have a meeting without travelling to the country
Save time, money and energy

E-mail
People was depending on post to send letter in 10 years back
Slow down the working progress
Now, with IT, people can E-mail information to others

Improved Devices

Computers










Ten Years Ago After Ten Years
Floppy Disc Pen drive, Compact Discs
Not portable, bulky Portable, small, light
Dial up internet connections Broadband, Wifi
Low efficiency High efficiency
(High performing rate)
Low storage capacity High storage capacity
(able to store database)
Improved Software
Microsoft Office 2010 vs
Office XP
Differences
User interface improved radically.
Categorize the functions that are related together.
More support and availability of tips in the system.
Spelling check are more effective than before.
Conclusion
Based on the explanation above, we can all conclude that information
and technology is all important for us. Without it, we will feel different and
insignificant.