Abstract The paragraphs below will detail the case study questions in chapters 1‚ 2‚ 3‚ and 4. Unit 1: Understanding MIS Chapter 1: What’s the buzz on smart grids? 1. How do smart grids differ from the current electricity infrastructure in the United States? a. The current electricity infrastructure in the United States consists of energy companies providing power to consumers without providing any information about how the consumers are using that energy. Operating this way makes
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Case Analysis Barnes & Noble MBA 520 City University May 2013 Barnes & Noble is the largest retailer of books in the United States. They operate nearly 700 stores in all 50 states (barnesandnobleinc.com). Having the most bookstores in the United States was a competitive advantage for Barnes & Noble in the past. With the rise of Internet and e-book technology Barnes & Noble has had to change its business model. In this case study I will use Porter’s Competitive Forces and
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2014‚ Spring‚ Management Information Systems CH03_NBA Case (Laudon&Laudon‚ 2013) NBA: Competing on Global Delivery with Akamai OS Streaming [SUMMARY] The NBA uses Akamai’s global streaming video service to reach customers and strategic partners in Asia‚ Europe‚ the Middle East‚ Africa and North America with high quality video streams of NBA rich media content and problems. [URL] http://www.akamai.com/html/customers/testimonials/nba.html [NOTE] The Akamai video is a high-quality video that
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The Pirate Bay Case Study Abstract The Pirate Bay website is one example of virtual enterprises that exist on the exchange of value to consumers without the cost and overhead structure of product and minimal infrastructure to conduct its business. This virtual enterprise structure has gained wide appeal to businesses for the minimizing the risks of fixed costs in volatile markets‚ both within the way they operate and the product or service they provide. However‚ this ease of entry and operation
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another or with finance or inventory systems’ (Laudon‚ p 50). The inefficiencies of the systems were costing Air Canada the time of employees‚ engineers‚ and money that can be used on other sources. Air Canada was overspending on excessive inventory costs. 2. Maintenix improves operational and decision-making through software programs‚ ‘providing integrated‚ intelligent aviation MRO (maintenance‚ repair‚ and operations) software’ to Air Canada (Laudon‚ p 50). Under the Maintenix program‚ Air Canada
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The Pirate Bay Case Study: Social and Legal Issues Raised by File-Sharing Networks Abstract This paper explores the social and legal issues raised by Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing of copyrighted material on websites. Advocates claim companies are not libel for the acts of its customers and argue that litigation against file sharing will stifle technology innovation. Opponents assert that file sharing violates copyright and intellectual property protections and that companies like Pirate Bay
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Chapter 1 Information Systems in Global Business Today Case 1: UPS Global Operations with the DIAD IV Tags: UPS global operations; handheld computers; wireless mobile platform; digital firm; integration of business; customer value generation. Summary How IT drives the UPS operation worldwide. Using smart people and smart technology‚ UPS delivers over 14 million packages daily to 200 countries and territories‚ requiring the talents of 70‚000 drivers who are wirelessly connected to UPS main
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JetBlue Hits Turbulence Case Study 1. What types of information systems and business functions are described in this case? The information systems that were described in this case were as follows: -Transaction processing system (TPS). Automated key processes such as; ticket sales‚ baggage handling‚ and reservation system. -Management information system (MIS). The system used for managing planes‚ crews and scheduling was run by an outside contractor. -Communication System was in place but
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The main focus of this essay is to present an analysis on Morgan Stanley’s business condition and troubles they were facing in the past and to provide solutions to solve their struggle. First‚ we will evaluate Morgan Stanley’s business by using the Porter’s 5 Competitive Forces Model. Then‚ we will illustrate the changes in the firm’s value chain before and after June 2005 by using the Value Chain Model. More than that‚ we will also analyze Morgan Stanley’s business by using the Management‚ Organization
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MIS Case Studies Case 1 SystemX Inc. Withdraws Rs. 1 Billion SoftGuide Acquisition Offer The following is an excerpt from a news article in the Daily Update‚ March 07‚ 2010 “SystemX Inc.‚ called off its acquisition of SoftGuide Knowledge Consultants‚ Friday‚ saying that 1 Billion was too high a price.” (SoftGuide has a considerable market share in Training and Development services and would therefore help SystemX to diversify and expand its range of services to customers.) “Although SystemX officials
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