Orgware, organization and computer

In the computer world we hear much talk about the hardware and software but it is rare for someone to speak on the orgware.


What is hardware and what software?
Hardware are physical devices such as motherboard, CPU or monitor ... everything that is tangible (so you can touch).
Software is intangible entire set of data and computer software such as operating systems (Windows 98, XP, Windows 7 ...) and made for specific areas programs (Word, Autocad, Orcad ...).
The interaction between software and hardware makes the machine operation, ie, the software sends instructions to the hardware enabling its operation.

What is orgware?
Orgware is a neologism that was created in support of hardware and software concepts.
The designation orgware, where "org" comes from "organization" indicates that when using computers should not rely solely on technical equipment (hardware) and instructions (software) but also with the organization.

The orgware provides the framework within which the hardware and software get a cost-effective implementation, as computers are not used freely and independently of the events around him. Computers are only part of the work process has to solve a task in which the beginning and end is the man. The resolution of the problems is that various data and information processing. And these just may help the computer.



The computer is only an auxiliary element for humans in solving their tasks.

But everywhere where men have to solve tasks together create a command, an organization that establishes who has to do what and with what responsibilities, powers and duties are in charge.


All the considerations and actions that serve to develop, implement an organization of this type and continually adapt to new conditions, is called orgware.

To understand what considerations are decisive for the use of a computer and what organizational activities necessary to prepare the use of a computer and put it into practice, we must aim to break down the tasks and principles of the organization.



Objectives, tasks and forms of work organization

When common men have work to do, establish an order that:

- First regulates the control and subordination of people, jobs, apartments, etc. .. determining the powers, duties and responsibilities of all participants.

- Also establishes procedures for all work to be done, what each participant should do and what data and resources available.

This standing order is called organization.

Develop and implement an order of this type, as well as adapt to new situations is a task for the organizers, who in large institutions and companies belong to a separate department, called the department of organization.

In a company, the organizers working on behalf of management. The work is oriented to the general objective, which can be for example, "to be faster, better and cheaper than the competition." Only interested in the organizational arrangements that serve the overall objective.



A key task of this organization is the operation of all activities carried out for example in a bank, in an industry or a government agency, continuous improvement or adapting to new situations. To this end the organizers serve as aids if they can perform certain tasks more appropriate, faster or cheaper. One of these aids is the computer.



To use a computer is needed to extensive previous work and careful planning. Computers can not be implemented without an existing workflow. First you must decide which tasks can be transferred to your computer and what can still be performed by persons.

Repetitive processes established a subdivision of labor between people and computers are called data processing procedures.



The responsibilities of the computer must be prepared carefully.

Thus, for example must be described thoroughly the work processes and data to be processed, while determining the necessary hardware and the operating mode provided, all before you start programming.



The PD design procedure (data processing) for joint action and systematic specialists, namely, those who know the field of action, those who can organize and those who know the possibilities of computers.

The work is best suited to the special tasks of designing a procedure for PD, is the project work. For this type of work apply special rules and principles, namely, all project participants from various fields, departments and positions, work together and it permanent. Appointing a director responsible for the project. Future users will also take part in the project and influence the design of the procedure.



Project belongs to a court decision that continuously tracks the progress of the project, monitors the results and ensures that computer use is rational and economically.



Naturally, the organizers have to take care of other tasks such as maintenance and care of other procedures already applied, or adapt procedures to other conditions. The organizers have to deal not only as a backup computer, but also all the technical means of information processing, such as telex, telephone, telecopiadota and word processing machines, to name a few.

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