Management Journal

Finals Question #4

2009-05-18T22:46:00.000-07:00

TOPIC: THE DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS (DSS)

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.

Cite your reference.

Finals Question #3

2009-05-18T22:44:00.000-07:00

Identify and describe one company that adopts an MIS. Include in your discussion, how MIS helps and supports the company, its managers and other employees, in their problem solving and decision-making.

Do this in two paragraphs at least. COPYING OF TEXTS IS DEFINITELY NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Cite your reference.

Finals Question #2

2009-05-12T23:14:00.000-07:00

A company may adopt specific computerized database system according to their unique needs after thorough MIS planning. However, it has to be noted that MIS if properly planned, and implemented, benefits can be immeasurable on the other hand, if this is misused, then it may mean information or financial losses and opportunity and resources wasted.

From this, answer the following.

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

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

3.0.a What is an Accounting Information System?
3.0.b Identify or list down different accounting information systems used.
3.0.c What are the benefits by the management, users and customers derived from these AIS?
3.0.d Cite any threat or misuse of these AIS by a specific company. How were the threats addressed? What were the damages?

Include your reference.

Due: Monday

Finals Question#1

2009-05-10T22:21:00.001-07:00

For those who are working, interview your IT in-charge and ask him/her to describe the computer database systems used in the company. Write your answer in 1-2 paragraphs. Further, ask also the benefits and/or disadvantages derived from these database systems.

For those who are not working, research one company in the net who is using computerized database systems. Describe the use and/or nature of these systems and describe too the benefits/disadvantages from these systems. Include your reference.

Due: Tuesday

Midterm Question #3

2009-05-05T22:58:00.000-07:00

Internet if properly maximized can be used as a medium to the advantage of the company. However, risks and threats are there. Thus, research the following:

1. Identify the possible risks and threats (eg. virus) that can potentially attack a company with internet connection.

2. Case research and analysis:
2.a Identify one company that had experienced an attacked from the internet.
2.b Describe the attack.
2.c Identify the damages done and the solutions adopted to reverse the damages and to protect the company from future threats.

Cite your reference.

Due: Thursday

Midterm Question #1

2009-04-27T22:31:00.000-07:00

MNC's are complex organizations however, they dominate the worldwide market. Knowing the background and nature of MNC's, answer the following:

1. Identify the benefits and disadvantages of MNC's.
2. Identify one MNC company and describe its operation.
3. Describe how the parent control/coordinates with its subsidiaries in other countries or region.
4. How is IT maximized or used by this MNC?
5. WHat were the weaknesses/problems encountered by this MNC from its environment and global setup?

Cite your reference
DUE: Wed.

Prelims Question 4

2009-04-21T23:06:00.000-07:00

Ethics is relevant regardless of the type of organization and style of management. It is by this ethics that legal and moral laws are established. IT is not at all excluded from this.

Answer then the following.

1. List down the ethics for computer usage.
2. WHat common forms of ethic violations happen in the internet and in the organization?
3. How does ethics affect the decision making of mangers?
4. Cite a company which experienced legal or social conflicts because of its violation of ethics. You may check as example the problem of pre-need insurance companies in the Philippines.

a. Describe briefly the nature of the problem.
b. How was this resolved?
c. Who were affected?
d. What were the damages?

Cite your reference.

Prelims Question 3

2009-04-21T19:28:00.000-07:00

A company has basically four (4) levels of organizational hierarchy and each level makes use of unique IT technology and software to address and/or support their works.

Answer then the following:

1. Identify and describe information systems (IS) used in each level.
2. How do these IS help the employees and managers achieve their objectives.
3. Cite a local or national company that makes use of these IS and identify the benefits and drawbacks/lapses of these IS.

Due: Wed (Today)

Prelims Question 2

2009-04-15T20:10:00.000-07:00

An organization may adopt a closed-system or open-system model. Answer the following:

1. Discuss the pro's and con's of each model.

2. Cite a company that uses any of this model. Describe briefly how this chosen model affect the entire company.

3. Evaluate how an environment affects the organization and its management. Discuss the pro's and con's of not responding to the demands of the environment.

Cite your reference.

DUE: Friday

Prelims Question 1

2009-04-15T20:08:00.001-07:00

1. How do you perceive the importance of information to fuel an organization.

2. Cite a company that uses or maximizes information and technology for its own strategic advantage.

Cite your reference.

Welcome Summer Class of MGT 7

2009-04-15T20:03:00.000-07:00

Welcome to blogging. This medium is used so that you can explore more the resources from the Internet to fully understand MIS and the role of Information Technology in any business operation.

It is hoped that you would use these resources well by citing due credits to the source. Refrain from copying texts as blogs are used for self-expression. Use only the references to support your claim or conviction or belief.

Please follow the format below in answering blog questions:

Title: Term Question #
Body:
Question 1: state this
answer
Question 2 : state this
answer
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Question n: state this
answer

Your fullname

Visit this blog for added questions, announcements or queries.

REMINDER

2008-09-22T02:37:00.000-07:00

As I will be away for a week, starting Sept. 23-29, I hold you responsible to complete your blog questions. The remaining two weeks will be alloted for discussions and quizzes and/or other requirements fit for the topics.

Maximize your laboratory time well. Refrain from staying in the laboratory simply to play games, watch YouTube video clips, socialize with Friendster.

Attendance is required by your appointed classmate. Do affix your signature on your attendance sheet.

See you all!

Maam Lim

Finals' Question #5

2008-09-22T02:19:00.000-07:00

As a topic before KBS, DSS and VO, identify and describe one company that adopts an MIS. Include in your discussion, how MIS help and support the company, its managers and other employees, in their problem solving and decision-making.

Do this in two paragraphs at least. COPYING OF TEXTS IS DEFINITELY NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Cite your reference.

Due: September 30, 2008

REMINDER

2008-09-16T02:28:00.000-07:00

ALL THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS SHALL BE IN BEFORE OR ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.

Quiz shall follow.

Finals' Question #4

2008-09-16T02:27:00.001-07:00

TOPIC: THE KNOWLEDGE - BASED SYSTEMS (KBS)

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.

Cite your reference.

Finals' Question #3

2008-09-16T02:26:00.001-07:00

TOPIC: THE VIRTUAL OFFICE (VO)

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.

Cite your reference.

Finals' Question #2

2008-09-16T02:20:00.000-07:00

To cover the lectures to miss during my absence, please answer questions #3-5. REFRAIN FROM COPYING AND PASTING TEXTS FROM THE NET. THIS WILL ONLY INCUR VERY VERY VERY LOW SCORES.

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.

Cite your reference.

Finals' Question # 1

2008-09-08T02:44:00.000-07:00

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.

Include your reference.

Due for checking: Sept. 12, 2008

Announcement-Reminder!

2008-08-22T04:49:00.000-07:00

Last Quiz on Accounting Info System for midterm will be given Wednesday. All blog answers for question 3 are to be checked next Wed.

Please pass the message to your classmates. Thanks. Happy weekend!

Midterm Question #3

2008-08-12T02:31:00.000-07:00

Assignment and ANnouncement

2008-08-05T22:07:00.000-07:00

Finish your blog questions # 1 and 2 for midterm as these are due Tuesday next week.

Quiz on internet will be given on Tuesday.

Assignment:
On 1/2 crosswise paper, research too on the following:
1. What is a database?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Database Management Systems?
3. Cite examples of Database Management Systems.

Midterm Question #2

2008-07-29T02:50:00.000-07:00

Research 1 company and describe how they protect their company from internet risks.

Also, research for possible risks or dangers and/or impacts of internet - related crimes to a company.

Due: August 4, 2008

Announcement

2008-07-22T23:15:00.000-07:00

Make use of the time today to research for the blog question # 1 this midterm. Quiz will be given on Friday after the last lecture on E-commerce. Ask someone to check your attendance.

See you all Friday.

Midterm Question #1

2008-07-21T02:33:00.000-07:00

Research 1 company that makes use of E-commerce. Describe the nature of this company in 1-2 paragraphs.

Identify then, how does this company use e-commerce to achieve strategic advantage. Describe the benefits derived from this strategy.

Due: Friday, July 25, 2008

Reminder

2008-07-09T02:44:00.000-07:00

No class on Friday, July11, 2008 only in MGT 7. Use the time instead to finish answering all your blog questions.

Long quiz as a review for your Prelims exam will be given on Tuesday, July 15, 2008.

Blog Question # 6

2008-07-07T02:47:00.000-07:00

Research one multinational corporation like Procter and Gamble, Unilever, IBM, Microsoft, Honda and etc. Identify and describe how their subsidiaries are managed and how technology has assisted them in their corporate and/or local operations. Further, identify one Philippine company that has gone worldwide (eg. Jollibee and BENCH) and describe their strategies. Evaluate the strategies of foreign companies with that of Philippine corporations.

Please indicate your reference.

R E M I N D E R

2008-07-03T02:18:00.000-07:00

Finish all your 5 questions today as next week will be the cut off date for posting your answers.
Quiz on Monday. . .

Fifth QUestion Posted

2008-07-01T02:19:00.000-07:00

As a future manager, What is your computer ethics program? Justify each activity.

Fourth Question Posted

2008-06-23T02:57:00.000-07:00

As we make use of Information Systems in a company's operation, we get to notice the good effects of this computer-based information, and so, we also wonder, if certain manual operations can also be computerized for a much convenient procedure both for employees and the client.

Thus, if you are currently working, can you cite one manual working procedure that you wish to propose a computerized information system. Further, describe how this system should function and how can this help the employees and the customers.

If you are just a student of RMMC and not currently working, cite a manual procedure here in our school which you prefer to computerize. Describe how this system should function and how can this help the employees and the students of RMMC.

Third Blog Post Question Posted

2008-06-19T03:08:00.000-07:00

Hello MIS students.

Here is the question for your third post:

WIth MIS trends, justify and contradict the statements. Cite examples whenever needed.

Dont forget to write your name after your message.

Special Reminder

2008-06-12T23:30:00.000-07:00

When you write your message or post, do include at the bottom part your fullname and class schedule for me to easily record your grade.

Please observe until end of this semester.

Welcome MIS Students

2008-06-09T04:45:00.000-07:00

Welcome dear students to blogging!!! As discussed in the classrooms, I expect that you should uphold respect and honesty in all the posts and comments you have for me and/or your classmates.

This blog intends to develop your critical-thinking skills and your WWW skill of blogging. As you do this, you will maximize the use of blo, other blogg tools available in the internet and visit useful links about MIS and help the class be updated of its latest trends.

So, keep your blog updatated as I will check them every week. Again, WELCOME!