Week Three
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Week Three
Paper: Due at the start of class on week 3 - Prepare a 2-3-page memorandum (350 words per page) describing what office automation and group collaboration software is used in your organization. Include an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages for each.
Office Automation
Software Used
Advantages
Disadvantages
Group Collaboration
Software Used
o fax machines are used extensively. A fax of a document, diagram, or picture can be sent and received within a few minutes. Then, if necessary, the faxed image can be discussed on the telephone.
o Electronic mail software (Microsoft Outlook) so that individuals in the group can communicate easily
o database software so that the group can share information
o electronic conferencing software so that group members can discuss problems and reach decisions.
o Groupware, on the other hand, is intended only for workgroup information systems.
o Webbased groupware, this software makes it easy for individuals at distant locations to collaborate.
o Some messaging software uses a technique called instant messaging to overcome this problem.
o Chat is an application that allows two or more individuals to have an electronic "conversation...