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What are some examples of how technology has supported each of the functions of management: planning, organizing, directing or leading, and controlling?

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The technology supporting four functions of management are examined.

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According to Buzzle.com (2010) information technology has contributed largely to the process advancements in business organizations; the exact impact of information technology on business administration can be determined by the following elements:

1) Software and applications: software is an important part of information technology which relates to computer applications that enable a company to generate, store, program, and retrieve data as and when needed; there are many software products developed for different purposes. According to this site, all operations in the business sector are carried out by software that are assigned for executing specific tasks; without these computer applications the businesses wouldn't have been able to carry out their functions in a proper and efficient manner; operating systems, ERPs, special purpose applications, and web browsers are ...

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