Final Question # 5

IBM company is a global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative system, products, and solutions in information and services,electronics,earospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customer worldwide.MIS has a proven method and techniques that necessary for future of the corporation.MIS helps the employee to be responsible in leading their customer satisfaction and more knowledgeable information.........

Final Question #4

Question # 3:
1. Describe or define KBS.
2. Distinguish KBS from MIS.
3. Illustrate (give examples) how KBS can improve company's competitive advantage and organizational performance.

1. Knowledge Based System is a system which attempts to use a database to solve problems by inference. These are sometimes called expert systems.

2. KBS the strength of multimedia in communicating output from complex mathematical models is equally applicable to knowledge base system, and MIS a computer-based system that makes information available to users with similar needs

3.One of the example of KBS is the information overload that cause a critical problem in the in both military and commercial decision making processes, so KBS provide a flexible, user definable and highly scalable solution to these problems by wedding intelligent multi-agent software with a user-focused graphical interface to provide improved decision making in dynamic environments and improved situational awareness. The business organizations become more vital to the organizational mission, they also grow larger, faster, more complex, more heterogeneous, and more difficult to protect.

Final Question #3

Question # 3:
1. Describe or define VO.
2. Distinguish VO from MIS.
3. Illustrate (give examples) how VO can improve company's competitive advantage and organizational performance.

1.VO as a term for shared office services,. or is a web-based tool that provides a range information on most office-based hazards.

2.VO it is shared office services,or Which are attracting technology or manufacturing-baesd company, while MIS a compueter-based system that makes information available to users with similar needs..

3.It depends on the focus, whether it be to improve individual worker productivity, hire and retain employees from virtually anywhere, reduce costs of operations, reduce travel time, or outsource functions.

Improve worker productivity: Implementation of IP-based technologies such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and computer telephony integration (CTI) technology and use of collaborative technologies for meetings and document sharing. In particular, the implementation of teleconferencing technologies allows workers to be very productive and collaborate with other workers without the burden and expense of travel.

Hire and retain employees from virtually anywhere: Allowing employees to work from home can give a company a certain competitive advantages including the ability to hire highly qualified individuals who may not otherwise commute to work and the ability to replicate the traditional office environment for frequent traveling employees and mobile work force.

Reduce costs of operations: Implementation of virtual office technologies allow the company to reduce cost of operations through a variety of methods including outsourcing to cheaper labor markets, reducing expenses associated with travel. Other methods of reducing costs include implementation of IP-based technologies such as IP-PBX and VoIP over Wireless LAN, which may provide the advantage of mobility as well as low cost communications.

Reduce travel time: The use of conference calling and teleconferencing can significantly reduce the amount of travel time necessary for meetings and collaborative work sessions. These applications and services are largely dependent on IP-based technologies.

Outsource functions: While there are many functions that may be outsourced, virtual office outsourcing includes functions performed by a call center such as customer care, help desk, and network monitoring. Outsourcing such customer operations and IT functions in enabled through the implementation of IP-based technologies including both CTI and VoIP.

Final Question #2

TOPIC: THE DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DSS)

Question # 3:
1. Describe or define DSS.
2. Distinguish DSS from MIS.
3. Illustrate (give examples) how DSS can improve company's competitive advantage and organizational performance.

1. Decision Support Systems (DSS) are a specific class of computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision-making activities. A properly-designed DSS is an interactive software-based system intended to help decision makers compile useful information from raw data, documents, personal knowledge, and/or business models to identify and solve problems and make decisions.

2.DSS provides both problem solving information and a communication capabililty for solving semistructured problem while MIS as a computer based system that makes information available to users with similar needs.

3.The implementation of a decision support system does not necessarily yield competitive advantage. This article covers the three criteria that must be met in order to use your DSS to such an advantage.

*The widespread use of computer technology has changed the way companies do business. *Information technology has altered relationships between companies and their suppliers, customers and rivals.

Final questu\ion # 1

Research one company from the Internet and describe their MIS strategic plan in 1-2 paragraphs. Discuss too the impact of this strategic plan on the company's management, competitors, customers and the company as a whole.

Evaluate how can this strategic plan be applied to any local company in the Philippines. Discuss too the possible effect on the company.

Alignment of business and MIS goals has become a key consideration for most businesses. This is especially true with technology infrastructure increasingly being viewed as a strategic asset by most companies. Consequently, information systems department leaders are frequently called upon to provide a strategic vision for the enterprise which compliments the company's stated business objectives. Understanding and applying the strategic planning process has become a vital skill for today's technology leader. This week's column will take a detailed look at this important process.

Strategic business planning in the Philippines has received considerable thought and study over. It is probably helpful to read some of the recent, contemporary materials which cover these ideas. the effects of the company is how to handle the strategic planning in the company....

Mdterm Post #2

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As financial services organizations continue to rely on the Internet for a growing number of financial transactions and customer communications, they frequently become the victims of Internet fraud or malicious activity. These threats can not only result in significant loss of revenue, but also permanently damage corporate reputations, customer relationships and consumer loyalty. With this offering, BD-BrandProtect provides financial services institutions with the ability to mitigate risks on the Internet, enhance compliance and meet regulatory obligations..

Mdterm blogpost #1

The MIL Corporation is organized into three operating areas: Information Technology:
At MIL Corporation, our professionals specialize in enterprise-wide solutions for communications and networking.

Dedicated to continuing excellence and customer satisfaction, The MIL Corporation also establishes and supports enterprise-wide help desks and immediate response centers. We utilize state-of-the-art tools and technologies to meet and track detailed service level agreements.

Financial Systems:
The MIL Corporation provides financial systems support to government and commercial clients worldwide. We are currently supporting ten Federal agencies. Our approach is based upon integrated service delivery teams that combine Federal financial management skills with outstanding technical capabilities.

Business Solutions:
The MIL Corporation provides a wide range of strategic planning, analysis, design and development, e-government, implementation, and management services.

We provide web site design and e-government solutions including business to business, direct to customers, and custom database applications. Our technical staff are experts in leading edge internet / intranet based applications, along with web and e-commerce enabling technologies. We provide the expertise, tools, and services you need to do business on-line and streamline core operations. We have received numerous awards including Forbes magazines "Best of the Web" for 2002.

MIL Employment:
MIL has very progressive employee programs and offers the full range of benefits. We encourage employees and employee candidates alike to respond to position openings. MIL also provides its employees with the opportunity to seek professional development via company sponsored training and education programs.

Great benefits, employer matched 401K, paid overtime...These are just a few of the great reasons to join the growing MIL team. We pride ourselves in providing a team atmosphere, great co-workers and expanding education opportunities to all MIL employees.