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PERSONAL
ENTREPRENEURIAL BASIC CONCEPTS, THEORIES, AND CORE COMPETENCIES IN COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING • In a world where most business activities rely on information technology in order to accomplish the job requirements, computer systems and networks have become a vital part in the major operations of a workplace. Because of this, establishing a computer hardware servicing business will be fruitful for an aspiring entrepreneur. CHS is a business that is concerned with selling of hardware components and peripherals, as well as rendering service to devices and equipment. BEFORE ESTABLISHING A COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING BUSINESS, AN ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR MUST KNOW THE BASIC CONCEPTS, THEORIES, AND CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO RUN IT. LISTED BELOW ARE SOME OF THEM:
• Knowledge in technical specifications – this is the most basic concept that one must know before engaging into a CHS business. This is concerned with knowing how to check the qualities of a hardware component. This is vital in determining the components that will be needed based on specific job requirements. • Networking theories – these refer to the knowledge needed to understand how a computer network works. Without these theories, accomplishing a task that requires the interconnection of computer systems will be hard or even impossible to do. File and resource sharing is one of the basic networking theories. BEFORE ESTABLISHING A COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING BUSINESS, AN ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR MUST KNOW THE BASIC CONCEPTS, THEORIES, AND CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO RUN IT. LISTED BELOW ARE SOME OF THEM:
• Installation of computer systems and networks – this competency is required when
putting together the hardware components needed in a computer system or networks. This includes the actual handling and mounting of components needed to accomplish a task. • Configuration of computer systems and networks – this skill is needed once the installation has been completed. Configuring the installed computer systems and networks is needed so that they will function specifically for the job requirements they are designed to complete. Failure to properly configure a computer system or network will result in erroneous or incomplete outputs. BEFORE ESTABLISHING A COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING BUSINESS, AN ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR MUST KNOW THE BASIC CONCEPTS, THEORIES, AND CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO RUN IT. LISTED BELOW ARE SOME OF THEM:
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting of computer systems and networks – this proficiency is
concerned with checking the integrity of computer systems and networks by running a series of physical and software testing. Diagnosing means determining any faults while troubleshooting is applying the appropriate actions to correct the discovered faults so that proper operations can resume. • Maintaining of computer systems and networks – this know-how refers to the needs to keep the computer systems in proper operating conditions at all times. It can be preventive, one in which maintenance is conducted even when no fault has been detected yet; or reactive, one in which maintenance procedures are conducted when faults are already experienced. COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING AS A CAREER
• Computer hardware servicing is a branch of information technology services
that is concerned with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems and networks. This field has started to boom in this recent generation where computer systems have been a vital part of the operations of most business establishments. As the reliance on technology increases, so is the need for IT professionals. HAVING THE KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES IN COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING CAN LAND AN IT PROFESSIONAL ON WIDE VARIETY OF CAREERS. LISTED BELOW ARE THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING:
• Computer Service Technician – this career specializes on the selling of computer systems and its components. This position is normally found on businesses that sells computer related products. Knowledge in the basic concepts of computer hardware is needed in this career so that proper technical specifications can be determined and delivered to the customers. • Technical Support Staff – this position is normally found in a variety of business establishments. Personnel under this job description cater to the needs of other employees in the workplace that concerns the installation, configuration, and maintenance of their computer systems. Aside from the concept of computer hardware servicing, actual skills and competencies must also be applied in order to accomplish all the job requests. HAVING THE KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES IN COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING CAN LAND AN IT PROFESSIONAL ON WIDE VARIETY OF CAREERS. LISTED BELOW ARE THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING:
• Computer Repairman – this profession is normally found in CHS businesses that specializes on repair and maintenance. They render services to customers who bring computer systems, components, or peripherals to be diagnosed and repaired. This career requires extensive knowledge on how to properly diagnose and repair the different devices that will be brought to them. Professionals in this field are considered to be highly skilled and competent. • CHS Entrepreneur – this refers to a person that is engaged in establishing and running a CHS business from scratch. Most people who engages in this type of business should at least have basic knowledge on the principles that surrounds a CHS business, aside from other competencies that will make an aspiring entrepreneur successful.
