MIS 484 Creativity in Organizations Dr. Tunç T. Evcimen Bogazici University Management Information Systems Department Arama Participatory Management Consulting 2006 Boğaziçi University The School of Applied Disciplines Management Information Systems Department Introduction to Creativity and Innovation Boğaziçi University The School of Applied Disciplines Management Information Systems Department Misconceptions Eccentric Personality Art Intelligence Good Only a Natural Talent
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Why is AutoNation having a problem with its inventory? AutoNation having a problem with its inventory because of… - Detroit’s century-old business model‚ which dates to Henry Ford’s mass production of millions of largely identical Model T’s. Rather than build cars to suit customer tastes‚ U.S. auto makers churn out what makes sense for their plants‚ and then use incentives and rebates to lure buyers. The thirst for revenue to pay for mounting health-care and
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“Christian Crusades” Submitted by: Chaya R. Blackmon February 5‚ 2007 Humanities 202-04 Instructor: Prof. Scales The Crusades were military expeditions planned and carried out by western European Christians. The crusades started around 1095. The purpose of these crusades was to overtake and gain control of the Holy Land from the Muslims. The Holy Land was Jerusalem and the Christians believed that gaining control of it was their fate. The pope would gather
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1. Describe four data mining applications is retailing and logistics.(answer in ch5-slide11) 1- Optimize inventory levels at different locations 2- Improve the store layout and sales promotions 3- Optimize logistics by predicting seasonal effects 4-Minimize losses due to limited shelf life 2. List the six steps in a CRISP-DM (Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining). (answer in ch5-slide16)
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Case Study Questions 1. Using Porter’s competitive forces model‚ analyze the NBA’s market situation. How does the use of Akamai help the NBA compete in this market? 2. Using Porter’s generic strategies model‚ what do you think is the NBA’s overall strategy or strategies? 3. Why is it important that all fans in the world have the same experience? 4. Why is it important that individual franchise owners can build‚ manage‚ and distribute on the NBA platform their own content? 5. The word
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Truong Do Kieu Khanh Ba0662 There has been a tremendous amount of attention on getting "back to the desktop" with technologies like Apollo and Windows Presentation Foundation that enable some very rich‚ design-friendly experiences outside the browser. But there is still a very large contingent out there that thinks the browser will be the best way to deliver applications. But if that is the case‚ then we have to have a model that enables the browser to actually do that. Trying to build real applications
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What kind of databases and database servers does MySpace use? A database is an organized collection of data. A database server is a computer program that provides database services to other computer programs. In the initial phases‚ MySpace operated with two web servers (a computer application that helps to deliver web content that can be accessed through the internet) communicating with one database server and a Microsoft SQL Server database(as s database‚ it is a software product whose primary
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Open-ended questions 1. Do you think a partnership with Product (RED) can improve Gap’s image? Is it a sign that they are making a commitment to corporate social responsibility or do you agree with critics who say their involvement is an attempt to spit-shine the company’s image while continuing to do business as usual? Answers will vary about Product (RED)’s ability to improve Gap’s image as a socially responsible company. Despite critics and bloggers who have decried the partnership with
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IKEA: Stylish Furnishings at affordable prices Swedish company IKEA is a mass market producer of cheap and stylish home furnishings that appear to transcend national boundaries. The company was founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprada small town handyman from southern Sweden‚ who devised the company name by combining his initials with the first initials of his farm (Elmtaryd) and the parish (Agunnaryd) where he was raised. Today IKEA’s business mission is clear. In the words of the company founder
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research continually develop new opportunities while aiming to contain the threats. A management information system (MIS) is set of internal controls that aid company management in running a business on a daily basis. The MIS is not just a computer information system that gathers information‚ but an overall decision-making tool used by management. The information reported by the MIS will help management find areas that need improvement in
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