QUESTION ONE $[25]$

$1\mathrm{.}1$ Computer$-$integrated manufacturing $($CIM$)$ is a concept, or management philosophy, emphasizing the co$-$ordination of CAD and CAM systems along with other information systems in the company. Discuss the reasons for CAD$/$CAM Development $(10)$

$1\mathrm{.}2$ It is important that managers facilitate the flow of information among themselves and others to achieve a high level of collaboration among employees in the organization. Explain how collaborative work, distributed computing, and automated office used to improve communication with and between organizations.