Montrell King Mid-term 10/1/2013 Business Information System Dr. Butts 1. In the world today‚ businesses need knowledge management systems to help gain strategic advantages. Knowledge management systems are information systems that support the creation‚ organization‚ and dissemination of business knowledge to employees and managers throughout a company .Gaining a strategic advantage over competitors requires the innovative application of information technologies. For example‚ store management
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BMAN 21061 Introduction To Management Information System Non-assessed Essay Q：Large numbers of companies are using their information systems as a strategic tool to improve their competitive advantage. Choose one of these companies (Toyota or Wal-Mart) and prepare an essay of 1500 words on: a) how information systems are used strategically by the company to gain a competitive advantage b) discuss if it is possible for the company to maintain this
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QUESTIONS (p. 31) 1. What is the relationship between management information systems (MIS) and information technology (IT)? Management information systems (MIS) deals with the coordination and use of information technology. MIS plans for‚ develops‚ and manages the use of information technology tools to help people perform tasks related to information processing and management in their personal lives‚ careers‚ and/or just for every day actions when working with information. MIS helps get the right
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Five forces Model 1) Suppliers power 2) Buyers Bargaining Power 3) New Potential Entrants 4) Threat of Substitutes 5) Industry Competitors STRENGTHS 1) Suppliers power A segment is unattractive if the company’s suppliers are able to raise prices or reduce quantity supplied Ss in apparels section have major brands like‚ Arrow‚ Levis‚ lee‚ Provogue‚ Pepe‚ loues Philip‚ Zodiac Weakness 2) Customer Buying Power The bargaining power of customer at
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The Role of Information Management in the field of Marketing Decision Making Introduction: The field of marketing is concerned with development of effective strategies for managing such activities as product development‚ promotion‚ pricing‚ and distribution in a way that organizational objectives are achieved. Marketing management is a business discipline which is focused on the practical application of marketing techniques and the management of a firm’s marketing resources and activities.
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1. Explain Porter’s Five Forces Model and how Bill can use it to analyze his current business and his expansion. Be sure to address each of the 5 forces and explain to Bill what they mean for his business. Sassy shoes needs to stay competitive and profitable in the shoe industries. In order to do this they will need to analyze the business environment to determine the strategies they will need to implement. To do this they will use Porter’s Five Forces Model. • Threat of Substitute of Products
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Business Information Systems Chapter 1 Introduction to information systems 1 Learning Objectives • Understanding the effects of information systems on business and their relationship to globalization. • Explain why information systems are so essential in business today. • Define an information system and describe its management‚ organization‚ and technology components. 2 Learning Objectives • Define complementary assets and explain how they ensure that information systems provide genuine
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Assignment 1 Module Code: PICS01C Student Number: 7305-272-8 Due Date: 15 March 2011 [pic] a) Five-forces diagram for analysis of the retail car industry in the greater Johannesburg area 1. Competitive Rivalry Competitive rivalry exists between companies with the same or similar products/services and similar markets. Factors to be considered include: • The number and size of competitors • The rate of industry growth • Differentiation and switching costs • Fixed costs or
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM DEFINED The scope and purpose of MIS is better understood if each part of the term is defined. Thus‚ Management:-It has been defined in a variety of ways‚ but for our purposes it comprises the processes of activities that describe what managers do in their organization‚ plan‚ organize‚ initiate‚ and control operations. They plan by setting strategies and goals and selecting the best course of action to achieve the plan. They organize
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Week2 1. What might have happened to Apple if its top executives had not supported investment in iPads? If the top executives had not supported investment in pads‚ the new product will be known by less people. Without investment in iPad‚ people will not receive the information of new technology. 2. Why would it be unethical for Apple to sell its iTunes customer information to other businesses? The customer’s information is about personal privacy‚ any company can’t sell customer’s information
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