Computer fundamentals & applications for business
Subtitle: DOS, WordPerfect 5.1, Lotus 1-2-3, release 2.3, 2.4, dBase IV, version 1.5
By: Roy Ageloff ... [et al.].
Contributors: Ageloff, Roy, 1943-
Series: Microcomputer applications for business series
Publisher: Course Technology Inc
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Cambridge, MA
Language: eng
Subjects: PC-DOS (Computer file); WordPerfect (Computer file); Lotus 1-2-3 (Computer file); dBASE IV (Computer file); Business -- Data processing.; Business -- Computer programs.
Description: [The book] is designed for any first course on how word processing, spreadsheets, and database management are used in business.  This textbook presents a[n] ... approach to teaching fundamental computer concepts along with comprehensive sections on how to use DOS, WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, and dBASE IV.  Students learn to plan before they press keys.  They learn to analyze the business problem and design their solution-whether it be a memo or letter, a worksheet or graphic, a query or a report.  Then they solve the problem by following a ... step-by-step methodology, frequently referring back to their original plan.  From this process students learn that word processing, spreadsheets, and database management are valuable tools to help make informed business decisions. -Pref.
Notes: Includes indexes.
System requirement for computer disk: PC; DOS.