Reforestation Information Management Systems
Reforestation Information Management Systems
ANSWERS # 1
The main deficiencies of the paper system were that it was impossible to get an accurate count of plants spread across the nursery’s 276 acres and 30,000 square feet of greenhouse space. The paper-based inventory tracking system was full of errors. Those errors often led to overwatering, under watering and inaccurate plant identities that resulted in mature seedlings being transferred to inappropriate environments.
Even if human remembered where a record could be found, it was not easy to categorize them not just by the 42 different species it grows but by additional details such as seed zone and elevation of origin.
ANSWERS # 2
The benefits of the RIMS (Reforestation Information Management Systems) system are:
Improved management of data, access to data, and integrity of data.
Simplified processes and procedures, fewer forms, fewer manual records
Reduced inefficiencies such as duplication of effort in processes performed and data handling;
Consistent and accurate information that is accessible to all staff in a timely manner.
Staff responsibilities that focus on data analysis and use rather than data compilation.
ANSWERS # 3
BENEFITS OF ANALYZING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE BY THE SYSTEM
By providing a feedback to the employees on their current competencies and the need for improvement.
By linking the performance with scope of promotions, incentives, rewards and career development.
Ensuring that the employees understand the importance of their contributions to the organizational goals and objectives.
ANSWERS # 4
The type of Information System discussed in the chapter is RIMS (Reforestation Information Management Systems).
RIMS (Reforestation Information Management Systems) could probably help both the nursery and the Department of Natural Resources.
ANSWERS # 1
The main deficiencies of the paper system were that it was impossible to get an accurate count of plants spread across the nursery’s 276 acres and 30,000 square feet of greenhouse space. The paper-based inventory tracking system was full of errors. Those errors often led to overwatering, under watering and inaccurate plant identities that resulted in mature seedlings being transferred to inappropriate environments.
Even if human remembered where a record could be found, it was not easy to categorize them not just by the 42 different species it grows but by additional details such as seed zone and elevation of origin.
ANSWERS # 2
The benefits of the RIMS (Reforestation Information Management Systems) system are:
Improved management of data, access to data, and integrity of data.
Simplified processes and procedures, fewer forms, fewer manual records
Reduced inefficiencies such as duplication of effort in processes performed and data handling;
Consistent and accurate information that is accessible to all staff in a timely manner.
Staff responsibilities that focus on data analysis and use rather than data compilation.
ANSWERS # 3
BENEFITS OF ANALYZING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE BY THE SYSTEM
By providing a feedback to the employees on their current competencies and the need for improvement.
By linking the performance with scope of promotions, incentives, rewards and career development.
Ensuring that the employees understand the importance of their contributions to the organizational goals and objectives.
ANSWERS # 4
The type of Information System discussed in the chapter is RIMS (Reforestation Information Management Systems).
RIMS (Reforestation Information Management Systems) could probably help both the nursery and the Department of Natural Resources.