Apply: Productivity Tools for Businesses

Purpose of Assignment

In this assignment, you apply integrated office software and social media applications to resolve specific business needs.

Assignment Steps

Resources:

• Microsoft^® Office Help and Training
• Other tutorials available online

Create a 15- to 20-slide presentation on the benefits of using social media and cloud-based software to promote and run a business. Include the following:

• Research at least four different social media applications that can be used to promote and/or conduct business.
  • Explain the rationale and benefits to using them in the workplace, such as why or how they increase productivity.
  • Describe the potential risks that a business should be aware of when considering using these tools.
  • Discuss any additional technology considerations that should be considered before using these types of tools.
• Evaluate the benefits of using cloud-based and integrated software solutions to complete business projects, and provide two or three examples.
• Discuss new technologies and trends that may impact future business solutions.
• Explain how consumer or market changes help drive updates in business workflows and productivity software use.
• Discuss ethical implications associated with unsecured financial transactions, the potential leak of personal data, unsolicited communication, or other questionable activities.
• Provide a summary of your research and conclusions.

Use speaker notes to expand ideas beyond the slide bullet points, and include research supporting your comparisons.

Cite a minimum of four sources, formatted according to APA guidelines.

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