Prelims Question 3

Prelims Question 3

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.

Ans.

The term information system refers to information technology that is used by people to accomplish a specified organizational or individual objective. The technology may be used in the gathering, processing, storing, and/or dissemination of information, and the users are trained in the use of that technology, as well as in the procedures to be followed in doing so. ESS it used by the top management level for profit planning.The MIS it used by the middle management level to gather information of internal and external resources. TPS is used by the supervisory management level to make a summary report, and the last one is the KBS. The KBS is used by the non-managerial level who is the skilled employee of the different department.

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2. How do these IS help the employees and managers achieve their objectives.

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The IS helps the employees and managers to achieve their objectives to accomplished and face the problems. they encountered.

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3. Cite a local or national company that makes use of these IS and identify the benefits and drawbacks/lapses of these IS.

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For Example the Jollibee, through this used of IS for getting information of each different branches can easily monitor. The problem they encountered they can eaasily fix it.

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Prelims Question 2

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.

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Pros and cons are arguments for or against a particular issue. Pros are arguments which aim to promote the issue, while cons suggest points against it. The term has been in use since the 16th century and is a shortening of a Latin phrase, pro et contra, which means “for and against.” Considering the pros and cons of an issue is a very useful way to weigh the issue thoughtfully and reach an informed decision.

Many people find themselves considering pros and cons in daily life, although they may not be aware of it. For example, someone shopping at a supermarket might weigh the cost of an item and the quality to decide whether or not to purchase it. People making larger decisions, like purchasing a new car or home, often spend a great deal of time thinking about the pros and cons of the purchase so that they can be sure that the right choice will be made.

In addition to being useful in daily life, pros and cons can also strengthen academic papers and debates. By weighing the pros and cons beforehand, someone can consider potential objections to a point, as well as ways to dismiss a counter-argument. Skilled authors will often include pros and cons in a paper to indicate that they have considered all sides of an issue and are confident that their feelings are correct. They can also be used to identify weaknesses in an argument: if you notice a lack of discussion of the cons of an issue, for example, it is probably too good to be true.

Many politicians have highly refined the art of examining pros and cons, especially when it comes to major issues. Campaign and staff advisers are kept on staff to thoroughly and carefully research issues and ultimately provide a list of pros and cons. This list can be used to build solid, well thought out persuasive arguments that can be used on the campaign trail, in political debates, on the floor of a legislative body, or to counter statements made by opponents.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-pros-and-cons.htm
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2. Cite a company that uses any of this model. Describe briefly how this chosen model affect the entire company.

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Power Solutions Company, Proponents of DC Power argue that the use of DC Input equipment provides the opportunity for conversion into one central large AC-to-DC converter thereby cutting down on heat loss and increasing efficiency. Increased efficiency results in less power consumption and less heat output, meaning less cooling is required.

DC power also can be set up for centralized fault tolerance, using large banks of DC batteries to store electricity. This eliminates the need for UPS Systems in data wiring closets and some data centers, which cuts down on heat and saves infrastructure costs.

Telcos have been using this method for years, but some I.T. and data center pros are leery of taking on the new systems.

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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.

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The Environment affects he organization and it's management by gathering important data to help the company successful. If ever the demands of the enviroment did'nt respond the advantage and disadvantage the company will not be successful...

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Prelims Question 1

May 15, 2009



1. How do you perceive information as a resource of a company?


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A company is constantly confronted with many changes in business conditions, opportunities, threats, and risks-which require managers to rethink their business strategies and decision making assumptions. Managers and organizational members are continually challenged to interpret events in the business world, and to focus their attention on acquiring the appropriate knowledge and information to steer and manage the business in new directions. At a fundamental level, people use information in organizations to reduce uncertainty in decision making to accomplish tasks and actions.

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2. Cite a company, it's nature. Describe how the information from it's environment improve it's management in business as a whole?

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People seek out and use information constantly as part of their daily life. Information relating to work, leisure, health, money, family, and a host of other topics, is sought from a huge range of sources. Increasingly, at least some of these sources are digital in nature. The use of information in the form of digital media is becoming ubiquitous in homes, libraries, offices, and also in industries that have not traditionally been seen as primarily information-based, such as manufacturing, construction and farming. Yet digital information is not the be-all and end-all of information provisioning. Many studies in decision making, marketing and informatics have shown that people apply a rich context when seeking for information, making decisions, and forming opinions.

http://informationr.net/ir/9-4/paper191.html
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