STUDY CASE QUESTIONS: 1. What are the inputs‚ processing‚ and outputs of UPS package tracking system? The input s in the UPS package tracking system is the detailed information about the sender‚ the destination‚ and when the package should arrive. The processing takes places when the information is inputted in the scannable bar-coded label which is attached to a package. The information from the smart label is then transmitted to one of UPS’s computer system‚ and then it is finally sent
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attached to a package that has the detailed information about the sender‚ destintaion and when the package should arrive. Customers can download and print their own labels using special software provided by UPS or by accessing the UPS website. As for the processing‚ before the package is even picked up‚ the data from the scannable bar coded label is transmitted to one of UPS’s computer centers in Mahwah‚ New Jersey‚ or Alpharetta‚ Georgia and sent to the distribution center nearest its final destination
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Case Summary: UPS 1. What are the inputs‚ processing and outputs of UPS’s package tracking system? The inputs are all of the raw data collected by UPS from its day to day operations from the basic information of the package and address to the points of data collected during the delivery process‚ i.e. travel time or fuel spent. The processing is UPS converting this data into easily accessible information and discovering relevant business trends. The outputs stage is transferring the information
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this physically. 8. How does elevation of the damaged ankle decrease inflammation? Elevation of the damaged ankle will cause the blood to return back to the heart‚ and the elevation makes it more difficult for the excessive amount of blood to travel up to the ankle. Part II: 1. What problems are there in Suzie’s life‚ and does she exhibit any peculiar signs and symptoms? Suzie feels that her mother gives her
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Case Assignments Case 1: An ERP Story 1. What are the project’s main characteristics and challenges identified by Jean Roberge? 2. In your opinion‚ does the project have other characteristics or challenges that Jean Roberge did not identify but should also be taken into account? Case 2: Mrs. Field Cookies 1. Describe and evaluate the role of information technology at Mrs. Fields Cookies in terms of the following: a. IT architecture b. IT and Organization
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Assignment 1 presentations 3. Assignment 1 discussion 4. Assignment 2 Tutorial 2 01 / 10 /2012 5. Review Questions Tutor’s Name: Rachel Yen Chong 1 Interactive Session: Organizations Domino’s Sizzles with Pizza Tracker Read the Interactive Session and then discuss the following questions: 1. What kinds of systems are described in this case? Identify and describe the business processes each supports. Describe the inputs‚ processes‚ and outputs of these systems.
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them to your laptop. – Type up 2 most interesting items from the chapter (or items you have a question about) -- 1 paragraph max. • • p.8 Case Study Questions & MIS in Action: - type answers to questions 1‚ 2‚ 3‚ and 4 from Case Study Questions (1 to 2 sentences each) - type answers to MODIFIED questions 1 and 2 from MIS in Action • p.19 Case Study Questions & MIS in Action – type answers to questions 1‚ 2‚ and 3 from Case Study Questions (1 to 2 sentences each) –
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MIS Case Studies Case 1 SystemX Inc. Withdraws Rs. 1 Billion SoftGuide Acquisition Offer The following is an excerpt from a news article in the Daily Update‚ March 07‚ 2010 “SystemX Inc.‚ called off its acquisition of SoftGuide Knowledge Consultants‚ Friday‚ saying that 1 Billion was too high a price.” (SoftGuide has a considerable market share in Training and Development services and would therefore help SystemX to diversify and expand its range of services to customers.) “Although SystemX officials
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CASE STUDY 1 – Unraveling the Jargon The consultant’s reply was: “In my investigation of your applications portfolios‚ I’ve applied … to the logical data structures and have discovered a very high frequency – approximately 93.286% - of data embedded in application program logic which is largely responsible for the integrity and synchronization problem currently being encountered. As a solution‚ I would recommend the design of a master database each of which would employ relational technology to
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1. Identify and describe the problem in this case. The problem presented in the case is the U.S Health Industry feels that the current paper based medical records are inefficient and costly. They believe that implementing an electronic medical record system that contains all information including medical history ‚test results ‚ treatments etc.Their goal is to have these in place by 2015. 2. What people‚ organization‚ and technology factors are responsible for the difficulties in building electronic
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