BUS 237 – Assignment 1: MIS Article Critique Due Date/Time: Check Canvas Assignments for the due date/time for your section! Objective and Background: Many of the concepts you will be learning throughout this course are best understood as well as more interesting if you are aware of current and emerging MIS-related news in academic journals‚ newspapers‚ and magazines. This assignment will allow you to share an article of your choice from a reputable source and critique it. Key concepts include:
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Capital Budgeting Case Learning Team A QRB/501 Quantitative Reasoning for Business July 29‚ 2014 Dr. Larry Olanrewaju Capital Budgeting Case Our Company has the opportunity to obtain another corporation. We have to choose between two companies‚ Company A or Company B. We only have $250‚000 to spend to purchase the companies. Because of this financial constraint‚ acquiring both corporations is not an option. Therefore‚ we must determine what company would be better to acquire. Company A Company
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Complete the Case Questions 1‚ 2‚ and 4 on page 41 1. How do information systems projects get started in organizations? Information systems projects get started in organizations when there is a problem or the company has a new goal like we read in Petrie’s case. In the case we read in our text the organization has a new goal to not only survive but also prosper beyond that. They want to implement a new customer service approach and therefore need to start the information systems project‚ which
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Case Recap A.1. Steak Sauce is one of the premier brands in the Kraft Foods portfolio‚ there is little competition‚ high sales and excellent margins (Kerin & Peterson‚ 2010). Currently‚ their closest competitor is Heinz 57 but they are not seen as a direct competitor because they market their sauce as being versatile for all meats. Lawry’s is introducing a steak sauce on April 1‚ just in time for summer grilling season. They plan on offering a 2 for $5 promotional price. Executives at A.1.
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Week 1 Case Study Professor Rene Ryman Case Problems – Chapter 1 – Question 1‚ parts a through d 1. A. How did Pine Valley Furniture go about developing its information systems? Why do you think the company chose this option? What other options were available? Pine Valley started small with the owner Alex Schuster just taking orders from customers for his custom furniture. Eventually each department had its own system‚ but they were still separate databases. The system has evolved
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A. Discuss the statistical significance of the parameter estimates a‚ b‚ c‚ and d‚ using the p-values. Are the signs of b‚ c and d consistent with the theory of demand? The p-value associated with b is consistent with the theory of demand - if the prices rise‚ the quantity sold will then drop. The p-value associated with c is consistent with the theory of demand – when consumers have more (increase in income) they may purchase more tennis balls. The p-value associated with d is consistent
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In the article‚ The New Jim Crow‚ author and professor Michelle Alexander eloquently examines and delves into how mass incarceration in the United States is a new type of class structure‚ a new racial caste system (Alexander 7). Her motive is to increase understanding on the issue‚ be a force for change‚ and foster dialogue. She provides the reader context on her life by giving personal examples as well as using facts and background to cement her thesis. Alexander constructs both a compelling and
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STRATEGIC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (BUS 4750) Fall 2012 Exam 1 Study Guide Chapter 1 1. Define the following terms Strategic management : The process through which organizations: -Analyze and learn from stakeholders inside and outside of the organization -Establish a strategic direction -Create strategies that are intended to help achieve established goals‚ and execute those strategies… …all in an effort to satisfy key organizational stakeholders. External stakeholders (examples of these
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Week 1 & 2 Analysis Report “Poor strategic planning is worse than no strategic planning. It can be a big waste of time and money” (“Strategic Thinking”‚ 2011‚ p.1). Strategic planning plays a very crucial role in helping organizations achieve their goals. The strategic planning process requires both managers and their subordinates to work together as a team to design‚ plan and implement those goals. We have noticed that there have been some deficiencies in the leadership of CanGo Inc. We
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between friends are more laid back‚ relaxed‚ and personal. Three different ways you can demonstrate respect to your fellow classmates is one‚ watch the tone you are using when communicating with your classmates. Be careful not to use all upper case letters or sound sarcastic. Secondly‚ acknowledge what your classmates say and respond with their feeling in mind‚ do not be rude or show anger. And lastly‚ be understanding and open minded to your classmate’s thoughts‚ ideas‚ and
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