[The book] is designed for any first course on how word processing, spreadsheets, and database management are used in business. This textbook presents a[n] ... approach to teaching fundamental computer concepts along with comprehensive sections on how to use DOS, WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, and dBASE IV. Students learn to plan before they press keys. They learn to analyze the business problem and design their solution-whether it be a memo or letter, a worksheet or graphic, a query or a report. Then they solve the problem by following a ... step-by-step methodology, frequently referring back to their original plan. From this process students learn that word processing, spreadsheets, and database management are valuable tools to help make informed business decisions. -Pref.
- ISBN10 156527072X
- ISBN13 9781565270725
- Publish Date 31 March 1993 (first published 1 March 1993)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 7 April 1998
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
- Imprint Course Technology Inc
- Pages 1170
- Language English