1. What is a data warehouse and why is REI building one? A data warehouse can be described as a “database that stores current and historical data of potential interest to decision makers throughout a company. The data originate in many core operational transaction systems‚ such as systems for sales‚ customer accounts‚ and manufacturing‚ and may include data from Web site transactions.1” REI is building a data warehouse to improve the company and to meet the needs of the customers. REI’s data
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Forces) Analysis of the competitive environment can be done utilising Michael Porter’s 5-forces model of UPS and FedEx. Porter’s theoretical framework allows us to determine the overall profitability and sustainability within the industry (Laudon & Laudon 2006‚ pg.99; Hubbard 2004‚ pg.211). We reckon that in this case‚ the competitive forces for both UPS and FedEx are very similar because they are both in the same industry. Power of substitutes: Communications technologies such as Email‚
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Cited: Laudon‚ Kenneth C. Laudon & Jane P. Essentials of Management Information Systems. Prentice Hall‚ 2013. Print.
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Prepare processes‚ in conjunction with technology personnel‚ to use MIS for competitive advantage • Ascertain and be cognizant of the ramifications of management information systems on personal and business privacy Recommended Textbook: Laudon‚ Kenneth C.‚ and Jane P. Laudon. 2012. Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm‚ 12th edition‚ Upper Saddle River‚ New Jersey: Prentice-Hall‚ Incorporated. ISBN: 0132337746. This book is available at: http://Pol.atilim.edu.tr/files/MIS/MIS_digital
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1. List the various ways that DIAD improves customer service. The DIAD allows UPS to accurately track packages for their customers. Radio communication links allow DIAD to communicate essentially anywhere at any time. GPRS and CDMA radios allow the DIAD to be used across the globe. There is also Bluetooth for the DIAD to communicate. GPS provides drivers with detailed directions to pick up and delivery points‚ particularly outside of the united states. Data collection and transmission capabilities
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A major change has occurred in personal communication and society due to the influence of the information technology. Whereas in the past‚ information technology was not used every day‚ but in recent times‚ it has become the most powerful things to in many people lies. This change can be seen clearly by the census figures to date. For instance‚ twenty years ago‚ the internet is not used for communication ; nowadays‚ the situation is very different and the communication is used by the internet
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Is and What It Is Not. Communications of the ACM. 48(2). Helft‚ M. ( 2007). Retrieved January 24‚ 2009 fromhttp://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/22/technology/22google.html?ex=1329800400&en=bf509fe772d5ed27&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rssLaudon‚ K. & Laudon‚ J. (2007). Management Information Systems (10th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall. Louis‚ T. (2004). How Many Google Machines. Retrieved on January 25‚ 2009 from http://www.tnl.net/blog/2004/04/30/how-many-google-machines. Porter‚ M. (1999)
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References: Laudon‚ K. C.‚ & Laudon‚ J. P. (2011). Essentials of MIS. Prentice Hall. Osborne‚ C. (2012‚ October 12). Anonymous declares war on Wikileaks. Retrieved Dec 13‚ 2012‚ from ZDNet.com: http://www.zdnet.com/anonymous-declares-war-on-wikileaks-7000005670/
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Coca-Cola has strong brand recognition across the globe. The company has a leading brand value and a strong brand portfolio. Coca-Cola is the leading brands in the top 100 global brands ranking in 2012 (Interbrand). Interbrand also valued Coca-Cola at $67‚000 million. Coca-Cola ranks well ahead of its close competitor Pepsi which has a ranking of 22 having a brand value of $12‚690 million. Furthermore; Coca-Cola owns a large portfolio of product brands. The company owns four of the top five soft
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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES ST. AUGUSTINE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014 SEMESTER 2 COURSE OUTLINE COURSE CODE & TITLE: MGMT 2006 Management Information Systems I LECTURER’S NAME: Terence Brunton OFFICE: Rm. 206 Management Studies Building OFFICE HOURS: Monday 11:00am-12:00pm. and Wednesday 12:30pm-1:30pm. TELEPHONE: Ext. 83305 E-MAIL: terrence.brunton@sta.uwi.edu LECTURE VENUE: TCB 31 & 32 LECTURE TIME: Wed. 9.00-12.00
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