CHAPTER 1 Discussion Questions 1 Discuss the differences between internal and external users of information and their needs and demands on an information system. Historically‚ which type of user has the firm catered to most? 4. An information system must meet three fundamental objectives. Discuss why these objectives cannot effectively be met by a common set of information. 9. Discuss what is meant by the statement‚ “The accounting system is a conceptual flow of information that represents physical
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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Discussion Questions 1. What is the bullwhip effect and how does it relate to lack of coordination in a supply chain? The bullwhip effect refers to the fluctuation in orders along the length of the supply chain as orders move from retailers to wholesalers to manufacturers to suppliers. The bullwhip effect relates directly to the lack of coordination (demand information flows) within the supply chain. Each supply chain member has a different idea of what
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Re-organization and Layoff Discussion Denise Rico PHL/320 November 17‚ 2014 Lesley Pullium Re-organization and Layoff Discussion Layoffs are challenging for both the company and the employees involved. Companies should do everything they can to minimize the effects of layoffs if not avoid them altogether. Layoffs should only be a last result if there is no other possible solution in sight. When layoffs are the only answer‚ the company should handle them with the utmost respect and consideration for
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communicate effectively with others. Why is it important to communicate effectively with others? How will effective communication help students in their academic career? Give examples. Why do you think GCU emphasizes quality discussion posts and proper etiquette in the Discussion Forums? It is always important to communicate effectively. We need to know how to communicate effectively so we can get our point across and understand what others are trying to say to us. Being that we are part of an
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behavior of the characters became better. In turn‚ this understanding shed light on the significance of the sexual and violent scenes in Kafka on the Shore‚ and now I see these scenes through a more intricate and meaningful lens. During the discussion of differences in Japanese traditional culture and western culture‚ it was mentioned that our society is very technological based‚ logic and reason based. People are always in a rush‚ and never take time to stop and smell the roses. It became obvious
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Answer in 2 pages Case Continuous casting investments at USX corporation (HBS 9-697-020) Do you think Kappmeyer should sign the proposal‚ and why? Do you think Kappmeyer should sign the proposal‚ and why? What pushed USS to stay with conventional technology? My recommendation based on analysis of the case and understanding the basic nature of disruptive technologies‚ and their impact on the general industry is that Kappmeyer should not sign the proposal. The main reason for that is USS is
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business environment where all expenses and limitations connected with transactions are non-existent. For my research‚ I found two articles. Using the CSUF library search engine‚ I found an article titled “The Friction-Free Economy” written by John Case‚ and “Friction-Free Economy Rhetoric Holds a Time Bomb” written by Gary Chapman. I decided to use these two articles because they were written around the same time‚ and both have the same concept involving friction free economy. Since the articles
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Look again at ‘At a Potato Digging’ by Seamus Heaney and at ‘A Sheep Fair’ by Thomas Hardy‚ which both deal with the theme of the hardship of rural life. With close reference to the ways each poet uses language‚ compare and contrast what the speakers in the poems say about rural life. You should include relevant contextual material. Which poem do you find more interesting? Give your reasons. Seamus Heaney and Thomas Hardy both depict images of rural life as difficult and uncomfortable. In their
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Discussion Questions Week 1 Alejandra Duran MGT/230 What is management? Why is management necessary? How do you think management has evolved? Management is the coordination of work activities carried out so efficiently and effectively with others and through them. Management is necessary because in the work place employees need a leader to follow. I believe management has evolved because now‚ a manager performs more and more activities in order to accomplish a specific
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Discussion Board #1 Answer the following questions in the Discussion Board after reading chapter 1 & 2. 1. Is it possible for an economy to be based entirely on services? I think so. It is possible for an economy to base itself solely on services and importing manufactured materials or raw materials from other countries. However‚ in real life‚ it is more "service dominant" than "service monopoly". 2. What is the value of self-service in an economy? It can reduce labor costs. For example
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