Finals Question #5

TOPIC: THE VIRTUAL OFFICE

1. Describe or define Virtual Office.

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Virtual Office is typically a managed telephone answering or email response service that receives and routes telephone or email messages on behalf of a small business and may provide some initial scripted response to a query. The business that uses this service typically does not have fixed office premises or employ regular reception or customer contact staff - and so the V.O. provides a means of receiving and passing on calls and messages when not available to deal with a customer inquiry. The prime objective of the V.O. is to assure that customer contact is captured and able to be followed up by whomever the call is relevant or important to.

2. Distinguish Virtual Office from MIS.

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Virtual Office is for shared office services, which normally includes business address, mail & courier services, phone services, fax services, answering services, web-hosting services, and meeting & conference facilities,you are just running a business efficiently by using online communication technologies. Management Information Systems are distinct from regular information systems in that they are used to analyze other information systems applied in operational activities in the organization.

3. Illustrate (give examples) how Virtual Office can improve company's competitive advantage and organizational performance.

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A virtual office service for virtual office service providing company recommends unique, innovative solutions which are designed to custom-fit your individual business needs. We provide virtual staffing and virtual office Services for small as well as for large organizations. We offer a wide range of services that will help you manage your business. Our virtual offices service is fully equipped and managed. A virtual Office service makes running a business easier with you with the help of virtual staffing.

Mark Ian Menorias