(i) Briefly explain four approaches to computing in an organisation (ii) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of each of the approaches explained in (b) (i) above

(i) Briefly explain four approaches to computing in an organisation
(ii) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of each of the approaches explained in (b) (i)
above

i) Approaches of computing in an organisation
Convectional approach. This approach focuses on the information needs of individual
department on applications.
Data base approach. Single organised collection of structured data, stored within a minimum
duplicated data so as to provide a consistent control pool of data.
End User Computing
Work group computing

ii) Advantages and disadvantages of the following approaches
Conventional approach
Advantage
Operational cost is low
Disadvantages
Lack of data security
Data base approach
Advantages
Ease in auditing
Disadvantages
Complex programmes environment
End User Computing
End User Computing (EUC) refers to systems in which non-programmers can create working
applications. EUC is a group of approaches to computing that aim at better integrating end users
into the computing environment
Advantages
User requirements are well captured.
Disadvantage
May not be applicable if the non-programmers do not have the programming knowledge
Work group computing
A workgroup is a collection of individuals working together on a task. Workgroup computing
occurs when all the individuals have computers connected to a network that allows them to send
e-mail to one another, share data files, and schedule meetings. Sophisticated workgroup systems
allow users to define workflows so that data is automatically forwarded to appropriate people at
each stage of a process.
Advantages
Better decision making as there are many ideas
Disadvantages
Slow decision making due to many parties involves

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