This paperwork of GLG 220 Week 1 Discussion Questions shows the Solutions to the following problems: DQ 1: Answer in 200-300 word count. Choose one question below and title your answer with Reply. 1. What is the basis and criteria for developing the geologic time scale? Based on your reading and experience‚ what is the most interesting period within the geologic time scale? Why? 2. What is the nature of scientific inquiry? What is the difference between a scientific hypothesis and a scientific
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS ICT ASSIGNMENT Table of Contents Abstract 2 1. Introduction 2 2. Objectives 2 3. What are Information systems? 2 3.1. Information system (IS) 2 3.2. Computer information system(s) (CIS) 2 4. Types of information systems 3 4.1. Computer (-Based) Information System 4 5. How they assist in business planning? 5 5.1. Information Storage and Analysis 5 5.2. Assist With Making Decisions 6 5.3. Assist With Business Processes 6 5.4. Considerations 6 6.
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security. The backbone of most information systems applications is the transaction processing system. 2. List some drawbacks of ERP software. 1-The biggest disadvantage related with ERP software is its long journey‚ its data length‚ time consuming‚ expensive implementation. Even we ignored the purchasing cost of the software which is huge one as well; its implementation process can take several months and required some huge money for the implementation. 2- It may be possible that companies
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Types of Information Systems Office Information Systems (OIS) An OIS is an information system that uses software‚ hardware and networks to improve work flow and allow communications among employees. 1. Software systems used: word processing‚ spreadsheets‚ databases‚ e-mail‚ Web browsers‚ Web page authoring and personal information management. 2. Technology systems used: voice mail‚ fax‚ videoconferencing and
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Disaster planning has largely been ignored in the literature. 2. Which of the following best describes lapping? A) Applying cash receipts to a different customer’s account in an attempt to conceal previous thefts of cash receipts. B) Inflating bank balances by transferring money among different bank accounts. C) Stealing small amounts of cash‚ many times over a period of time. D) Increasing expenses to conceal that an asset was stolen. 3. Which of the following is the greatest risk to information systems and causes the greatest dollar
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competitive strategy are the credit card companies pursuing? How do information systems support that strategy? 2. What are the business benefits of analyzing customer purchase data and constructing behavioral profiles? 3. Are these practices by credit card companies ethical? Are they an invasion of privacy? Why or why not? IS THE IPAD A DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY? 1. Evaluate the impact of the iPad using Porter’s competitive forces model. 2. What makes the iPad a disruptive technology? Who are likely
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Developing an Information System Definition Information system (IS) is the merging of information technology and the activities carried out by the people in an organization to support operations‚ such as management and decision making. IS is mainly referred to the interaction between people‚ data‚ processes‚ and technology. Components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. People‚ who make the IT specialists such as Database Administrator and Network Engineer. Software‚ which consists of System Software‚ Utility Software
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POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA School of Information Technology Department of Business Computing Private Bag 13388‚ 13 Storch Street‚ Windhoek‚ NAMIBIA Tel: ++264 (0)61 207 2052 Fax: ++264 (0)61 207 2051 Management Information Systems (MNS210S) Mr. Eliazer Mbaeva Mr. Dunston kawana Due date: 08 April 2013 Instructions: Use this page as cover page for your assignment. Complete the assignment (individual work). No marks will be allocated for plagiarized projects. NB!!! Maximum of 4 Pages including
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Gsc E-Ticketing System As a business professional‚ I should be able to recognize the fundamental components of information systems that encounter in the real world. I had chosen the Golden Screens Cinema (GSC) e-ticketing system as my research topic. Background of Golden Screens Cinema(GSC) Golden Screen Cinemas is acknowledged as the largest chain of cinemas in Malaysia and it has the credit of housing the largest 18 screen cinemas in Malaysia. The 18 screen cinemas in Malaysia comprises
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Fundamentals of Information Systems Fourth Edition Chapter 2 Hardware and Software Principles and Learning Objectives • Information system users must work closely with information system professionals to define business needs‚ evaluate options‚ and select the hardware and software that provide a costeffective solution to those needs – Identify and discuss the role of the essential hardware components of a computer system – List and describe popular classes of computer systems and discuss the
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