Software_Used_Within_Organization_Departments

Software Used Within Organizational Departments Software Used Within Organizational Departments Software applications and information systems work hand in hand in helping to build and manage a successful business or corporation. Every department within an organization uses some kind of software application to help manage the department’s day -to- day activities. Whether it is proprietary software to address the department’s unique needs or software that is purchased off the shelf from a vender, which is common for many departments such as accounting, human resources or finance. In the proceeding paragraphs I will discuss three organizational departments, accounting, human resources and marketing and the software applications and information systems used within these departments. Accounting software is software that is used in the records and processing of accounting transactions. Many accounting software systems also offer distribution software and manufacturing software functions as well. There many different types of accounting software available depending on the type of business and the needs of the accounting department. Two of the more common applications used within small to medium sized business are Quick Books and Peach Tree. [pic]Quick Books is a full featured accounting program, available to be tailored to fit any growing organizations needs. Through Quick books companies can create and print reports, manage inventory and vender information, pay bills, do payroll, keep track of employee information, purchase orders, general ledgers, and accounts receivable and payable. These are only some of the basic features that are available through the Quick books software. Peach Tree is very similar to Quick books, but offers more than 125 reports and features such as in-depth inventory, time and billing, and job costing. Accounting Information Systems combine the study and practice of accounting with the design, implementation, and monitoring of information systems. Such systems use modern information technology resources together with traditional accounting controls and methods to provide users the financial information necessary to manage their organizations successfully (Cengage Learning, 2008). The Human Resources department is an important part of any business and almost always uses application software in helping in making decisions. Human resources software and human resources information systems help in providing tools for managing employees. Common HR software such as Sage or Ultipro as functions that include employee selection such as hiring, recruitment, compensation, evaluation and management of performance, promotions, managing relations, planning, payroll and retirement. Ultripro also offers advance options such as a Web workforce portal with employee and manager self-service, benefits enrollment, employee work events, and staff administration and more. Depending on the needs of the human resources department will make a difference on the application software and information system that the organization chooses, it is important for the organization to choose a program that will best fit the needs of the department. The application software and information system used in the marketing department is used in the process of collecting, analyzing, and reporting marketing research information. Marketing software can be used for something as simple as a consumer survey or as complex as a computer program designed to track the distribution and redemption of coupons. In terms of in which the customer received the coupon, where it was redeemed, the quantity of what was bought and how the sales volume for each product was affected in each area or store in which the coupons were available. Marketing information provides input to marketing decisions including product improvements, price and packaging changes, copywriting, media buying, distribution, and so forth (Barron's Educational Series, Inc, 2000). The Marketing department is just another part in the backbone of the success of and organization. Acquiring the correct software applications will help in building sales and contributing to the future of the company or corporation. Software applications and information systems are an important part of any modern day industry. With the help of software applications business can better manage their day- to -day activities and grow faster than ever. References  Cengage Learning. ((2008)). Business Encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/page_encyclopedia Marketing Dictionary. ((200))). Dictionary of Marketing Terms. By Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. Retrieved from http://www.answers.com/topic/marketing-information-system