Abstract
At the end of this chapter you should be able to:
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Outline the advantages and disadvantages to be gained from the use of word processing systems, spreadsheets, simple database management software and integrated software packages.
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Explain the basic principles of operation of word processors, spreadsheets and database management systems.
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Discuss the ways in which quantity surveyors might use general purpose software.
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Smith, A.J. (1989). General Purpose Software. In: Computers and Quantity Surveyors. Macmillan Building and Surveying Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2_5
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