Friday, October 3, 2008

Finals' Question #5

As a topic before KBS, DSS and VO, identify and describe one company that adopts an MIS. Include in your discussion, how MIS help and support the company, its managers and other employees, in their problem solving and decision-making.

SERVOBOX CORPORATION

They use MIS,that allow their managers having advanced technical knowledge gained from working in a computer occupation.Opportunities will be best for applicants with a good understanding of business and communication skills. Managers can plan and direct the work of it's subordinate.

MIS, allows managers and low level employees can use effectively and reliably.Using MIS minimizes time cost and maximize profit,which is the main goal of the organization. MIS also provides efficient in terms of customer services like shops, lending company, banks, and others etc.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Finals' Question #4

1. Describe or define KBS.

Knowledge-Based Systems focuses on systems that use knowledge-based techniques to support human decision-making, learning and action. Such systems are capable of cooperating with human users and so the quality of support given and the manner of its presentation are important issues.

A computer system this is design to imitate human problem-solving by means of artificial intelligence and reference to a database of knowledge on a particular subject. It uses artificial intelligence or expert system techniques in problem solving processes.

2. Distinguish KBS from MIS.

Knowledge-Based Systems focuses on systems that use knowledge-based techniques to support human decision-making, learning and action. Such systems are capable of cooperating with human users and so the quality of support given and the manner of its presentation are important issues.

3. Illustrate (give examples) how KBS can improve company's competitive advantage and organizational performance.

knowledge-based systems, the journal covers the design process, the matching of requirements and needs to delivered systems and the organizational implications of introducing such technology into the:

(1)workplace and public life,

(2)Expert systems, application of knowledge-based methods, and integration with conventional technologies,

(3)Software tools for KBS construction, decision-support mechanisms, user interactions, organizational issues,and knowledge acquisition

Finals' Question #3

1. Describe or define VO.

->A sourced services such as corporate secretarial services, accounting services, or legal services. It does not have a physical (bricks and mortar) presence but exists electronically (virtually) on the internet,it is not constrained by the legal definition of a company, or is formed in an informal manner as an alliance of independent legal entities

2.Distinguish VO from MIS.

->Virtual Office is system use recommended in business like services, compare to MIS, it is a systems that are used to analyze other information systems applied in operational activities in the organization.

3. Illustrate (give examples) how VO can improve company's competitive advantage and organizational performance.

->It enables a network of co-workers to run a business efficiently by using nothing other than online communication technologies

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Finals' Question #2

1. Describe or define DSS.

Decision Support Systems (DSS)- is a class of computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision-makingIt is an interactive software-based system intended to help decision makers useful information from raw data, documents, personal knowledge, and business.

2. Distinguish DSS from MIS.

DSS is a computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision-making, while MIS in business covers the application of people, documents, technologies, and procedures solving business problems like product, service or a business.

3. Illustrate (give examples) how DSS can improve company's competitive advantage and organizational performance.

DSS can help the company by deciding on pricing, advertising, promotion selection activities.It also help big corporations for making corporate planning & forecasting. It also improve the channel of distribution which very important in selecting store location or inventory mix. Using DSS as a customer buying patterns and fraud detection is very important in insurance companies.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Midterm Question #3

Novartes Pharmaceutical Company

Novartes company is one of the most popular pharmaceutical company around the world it offers a wide range of health care products.

In terms of Database design they use dominant model to faster thier transaction rate (speed), reliability, maintainability, scalability, and cost.

The benefits and/or disadvantages derived from these database systems:

Benefits>>

# Improved strategic use of company's data
# Reduced complexity of the organization’s information systems environment
# Reduced data redundancy and inconsistency
# Improved flexibility of information systems
# Increased access and availability of data and information

Disadvantages>>

#Sorry ma'am there was not given any disadvantages in there site..\;-)

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Midterm Question #2 Research 1 company and describe how they protect their company from internet risks.

Employment or business opportunity Internet scams that pray on the desires of financially desperate individuals. These Internet crimes may ask the victim to reship the merchandise to overseas , make fraudulent wire transfers, or advertise non-existent merchandise for sale on behalf of a third party. If an advertisement promising large monetary rewards for a minimal amount of effort, it’s smart to be cautious. This kind of internet risk, is you should be or you must be aware of it....

Friday, July 25, 2008

midterm Q#1. Research 1 company that makes use of E-commerce. Describe the nature of this company in 1-2 paragraphs.

PLDT’s high-speed Internet DSL service, provides businesses with quality broadband Internet access at speeds of up to 50 times faster than dial-up, enabble a company to efficiently send and download heavy emails, and conduct research on the Internet, , enable remote access for telecommuting personnel and connecting multiple and remote branches to the office.

BENEFITS:

PLDT is considered one of the leading and advanced network architecture in the industry today, bringing faster and reliable broadband services, significantly improving and enhancing the end-user’s experience. DSL’s expanded product offering includes technologies such as Wi-Fi devices and hardware components such as personal computers, to meet businesses specific needs.