This text aims to provide a comprehensive approach to using microcomputer software by combining full coverage of software concepts with a hands-on approach to learning. The beginning chapters offer a complete examination of the important role of microcomputers in the business organisation. In addition, the reader learns about hardware components, software and various computer technologies. The book goes on to present an in-depth coverage of the important concepts underlying the basic functions of operating systems. Also included in this section is an explanation of the concepts behind text processing, spreadsheet analysis and database management. In the final chapters, the book delivers comprehensive hands-on coverage of PC DOS, WordPerfect, LOTUS, PageMaker and dBase. Each chapter consists of step-by-step instructions of how to develop various applications by using these popular software packages. Sample documents and practice exercises are designed to guide the student through the process of learning each software package.
In this book the student should learn: how to develop a complete understanding of the software commonly used in business organisation; how to develop business applications for the microcomputer; and how to integrate microcomputer applications into business functions.
- ISBN10 1878289233
- ISBN13 9781878289230
- Publish Date 31 October 1993
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 25 March 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint IGI Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 350
- Language English