Computer Applications In Management

ABOUT THE BOOK
Computers have today changed the face of the world of business and management. It is today essential for a successful manager to be comfortable in the use of computers and aware of the great potential it offers in improving efficiency and productivity in all aspects of business.
Computer Applications in Management
aims at providing a sound theoretical as well as practical basis for understanding the subject. It gives a clear conceptual understanding of computer concepts and, to help students, an easy to follow visual style for the practical usage of various packages has been followed. Basically, if the reader follows this book in a sequential manner, s/he would have covered the entire syllabi of these papers. For the more interested and committed, additional Do-it-yourself' exercises have been given at the end of the relevant chapters.
CONTENTS
Understanding Computers.
Data Representation.
The Central Processing Unit.
Memory Organisation.
Input Devices.
Output Devices.
Multimedia.
Computer Software.
Disk Operating System (DOS).
Microsoft Windows.
Linux.
Word Processing.
Spreadsheet Package.
Presentation Package.
Networking.
Database Management Systems.
Internet Connecting the World.
Information Technology and Society
About The Author
Sanjay Saxena
is an international consultant who has worked on several computerization and MIS projects in India and abroad. He holds a bachelor?s degree in Commerce, is a qualified cost accountant, and holds advanced diplomas in computer software and also in urban management. He runs a consultancy firmTotal Synergy Consulting Private Limited, which specializes in executing turnkey computerization projects. His clients include The World Bank, Asian Development Bank, DFID, CARE, ActionAid, Reuters, USAID and UNICEF, among others. Over the last eleven years he has trained more than 1500 executives and professionals through corporate training programs and workshops held in several countries in Asia and Europe. He has written over fifteen books on computers.
Prabhpreet Chopra
is a technology consultant and has executed various national and international projects. She holds a master?s degree in Computer Applications and a certificate in On Line Transaction Processing. She has worked with organizations like Digital India and Oracle India. As a principal consultant for Oracle India, Prabhpreet was a key member of the core technology group. She has more than 15 years of experience in leading teams on several large and complex software development projects for a diverse clientele. Her area of work includes database design, development, application, and implementation. Prabhpreet has conducted numerous training workshops on IT tools and applications for both technical as well as non-technical users at all levels.