ISYS111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: World Wide Web, Videotelephony, Telecommuting
17 Jun 2018
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C. What are the functions of browsers?
• Program that uses a graphical way to access web sites
• Universal way to access the world wide web
D. Difference between the internet and the world wide web
• Internet is a text-based transport mechanism to send information to other
users
• The world wide web is a graphical application program that uses the functions
of the internet
• World wide web is a standard that has been developed using graphical user
interfaces (GUIs) so that anyone can understand it
NETWORK APPLICATIONS
A. Discovery
• Allows users to gather information globally
• Communication has been enhanced because of the use of networks
• Users can now communicate globally via written communication (e-mail) and
visual communication (skype)
• Easier to collaborate through the network because of the ability to share files
• E-learning is made easier and more accessible
B. Why is videoconferencing important to businesses?
• Allows access to users globally
• Phone conference does not allow sharing of data, pictures and graphics
• Videoconferencing allows files to be viewed by anyone in the conference
• Cost-effective
C. Is there a difference between e-learning and distance learning?
• Use of web-based materials in a classroom
• Students completing work online and outside of class
• No need for travelling (commute) and face-to-face meeting
D. Virtual universities
• Students take classes using the internet as their classroom
• All interactions are online
E. What is telecommuting?
• Enables workers to work at any time or place
• Telecommuters must be motivated to work on their own, self-start and don't
need anyone to pressure them to work and complete assignments
Managers and decision making:
• Management:
o Process by which an organisation achieves its goals through the use of
resources (resource inputs: people, money, materials, information)
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