1.0 Background to the study
Most of the pharmacies nowadays, like to use file system because it is a traditional way and people are comfortable with that way. But the file system is less secure, less efficient, time consuming and has no backup facilities. Currently, to keep track on sales transactions such as stock and order information, manual recording system is used by the pharmacist. This system has many disadvantages because the pharmacist is always busy with the sales transaction rather than managing the patient who comes to the pharmacy.
But today, technology has changed a lot and because of that almost all the Business Institutions in the world prefer to use computer in their business transactions.
Technology plays a vital role in human lives. It is an absolute need which we can’t get away from. How do we define technology? It is actually a set of knowledge and the use of techniques, tools, and systems developed for many reasons which include solving problems and most especially, making our lives easier and better.
The development of technology has helped many people, especially business owners. Over the years, most businesses have become reliant on technology that if we take it away majority of the business operations would come to an end. Regardless of what type of industry, you will notice that almost all of the businesses are utilizing computers, telephones, and other products of technology.
Businesses are now reliant on technology in different areas of business operations, primarily on research and development. It is also beneficial in the production and delivery of goods and services worldwide.
No matter how large a business is, you would see that they know the importance of technology. Businesses need technology for the development of the different business tools such as information management system, Point of Sales system, production automation, marketing and communications. A company would need information management system to