OS: Case Study 2

Select two of the following professionals:

Put forward a theory about how that person might use a hand held computer in their work

• A newspaper reporter

The work of the reporter is to gather all the information needed in a certain type of mass media. They have different ways in collecting data. A newspaper reporter gather and analyze facts about current events that is happening in a certain events, and they observes, investigates or interview to get information. They take notes or use a tape recorder while covering a story. Reporters work both indoors and outdoors, dealing with all kinds of people. They may work for long periods on unproductive leads. With the help of computers, they can check references thru internet, and even they are not in the office they can use portable computers outdoor. Sometimes, to meet deadlines, reporters deliver their news story over the telephone or use portable computers to enter the story which is then sent by modem directly to the newspaper's computer system. In my research, I found out that electronic technology has brought change to the newspaper office; it has not diminished the need for reporters. Automation has eliminated the legendary clamor of the large news room in favor of a more high-tech information producing operation.


• A Manager in a Supermarket

A manager is the one who manage a team. They are the one who supervise employees and store operations, also in inventory and ordering products. A supermarket manager should communicate with the employees. Computer is a big help in this kind of industry. Information systems are used widely in shops and in the distribution of goods and one area in which their use is particularly important is a supermarket. Computer systems are used in a variety of ways in the modern. The supermarket uses several computers. The internet is a huge help to people relocating, giving them a visual aid of what is available in the supermarket. Much communication can be done prior to a prospect arriving in a new town.