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After exploring some academic research for the first assignment we will

explore some industry solutions for Assignment 2. The following website has information on the SIMATIC IT

Preactor software:

https://w3.siemens.com/mcms/mes/en/mescomponents/preactor/Documents/Siemens-PLM-Whats-new-in-SIMATIC-IT-Preactor-APS-2016-fs-61893-A16.pdf

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ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS [MBALN-736A] MBALN-736A Enterprise Information Systems Midterm Examination Formatting Your assignment should be typed using Times New Roman 12 font. It must have 1.5 line spacing. All margins should be 1 inch. Assignment File Name Your file should have the following format: Second name, space, first name, space, module code, space, ‘Assignment’, space, assignment number, space, date in MMYY format. Example: Zarifis Alex MBALN-736A Assignment 1 0213. Referencing and Plagiarism Direct quotations of 6 to 40 words must be included in double quotation marks followed by the author last name and page number. For direct quotations of more than 40 words you should use a blocked indented paragraph. However, your assignment should not be a mere copy and paste of other people’s work even if you properly reference it. Quoting or reproducing large sections of other work and referencing it does not earn any marks as it does not show that you understand the issues or that you can apply them. Try as much as possible to paraphrase other’s work and include your own opinions and examples. When you paraphrase, note that you still have to identify the source of your information. All assignments are checked for plagiarism extensively by the markers using a variety of methods and technologies including TurnItIn. Students that have plagiarized will fail the module or be expelled from the course. It is important that you reference properly all information that you have obtained from other sources. Instructions on how to reference are available in the module page and the student support page. If you have any questions regarding UNICAF 1 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS [MBALN-736A] your assignment please do not hesitate to contact your module tutor. Marking The Student Assessment Feedback form gives you an indication of the marking criteria. Some key points are: In order to pass you must show that you understand most if not all the theory at a basic level and you can apply it. In order to get a high mark you must show an in depth understanding of the material, a high level of analytic ability, extensive research and an ability to craft a wellstructured answer. Instructions for Assignment Read the unit overviews, the associated chapters in the book, participate in the online discussions until week 4, read related research and answer the associated questions. Questions 1) Explain the differences and focus of MIS systems and KMS systems. Research online, present a specific company that most benefits from each type of system, analyse how each company uses the system and explain the benefits that each system provides for the specific company. (1000 words) 2) Based on the theory presented in the course and other research on IS, present an outline of an MIS solution for a medium to large company that offers either products or services to its clients. Consider the organizational strategy, the functionalities and the applications. (700 words) 3) Apply Porter’s competitive forces model in a bank. Make recommendations on how current IS, online collaboration, Web 2.0, Social Networks and the increasing popularity of mobile devices could benefit the bank and its customers. In your analysis have a separate section UNICAF 2 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS [MBALN-736A] that discusses the security implications of the above technologies for the bank and for the customers of the bank. (800 words) UNICAF 3 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS [MBALN-736A] MBALN-736A Enterprise Information Systems Final Examination Formatting Your assignment should be typed using Times New Roman 12 font. It must have 1.5 line spacing. All margins should be 1 inch. Assignment File Name Your file should have the following format: Surname, space, first name, space, module code, space, ‘Assignment’, space, assignment number, space, date in MMYY format. Example: Zarifis Alex MBALN-736A Assignment 2 0213. Referencing and Plagiarism Direct quotations of 6 to 40 words must be included in double quotation marks followed by the author last name and page number. For direct quotations of more than 40 words you should use a blocked indented paragraph. However, your assignment should not be a mere copy and paste of other people’s work even if you properly reference it. Quoting or reproducing large sections of other work and referencing it does not earn any marks as it does not show that you understand the issues or that you can apply them. Try as much as possible to paraphrase other’s work and include your own opinions and examples. When you paraphrase, note that you still have to identify the source of your information. All assignments are checked for plagiarism extensively by the markers using a variety of methods and technologies including TurnItIn. Students that have plagiarized will fail the module or be expelled from the course. It is important that you reference properly all information that you have obtained from other sources. Instructions on how to reference are UNICAF 1 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS [MBALN-736A] available in the module page and the student support page. If you have any questions regarding your assignment please do not hesitate to contact your module tutor. Marking The Student Assessment Feedback form gives you an indication of the marking criteria. Some key points are: In order to pass you must show that you understand most if not all the theory at a basic level and you can apply it. In order to get a high mark you must show an in depth understanding of the material, a high level of analytic ability, extensive research and an ability to craft a wellstructured answer. Instructions for Assignment Read the unit overviews, the associated chapters in the book, participate in the online discussions until week 6, read related research, the web pages related to this assignment and answer the associated questions. After exploring some academic research for the first assignment we will explore some industry solutions. The following website has information on the SIMATIC IT Preactor software: https://w3.siemens.com/mcms/mes/en/mescomponents/preactor/Documents/Siemens-PLM-Whats-new-in-SIMATIC-ITPreactor-APS-2016-fs-61893-A16.pdf Questions 1) Explain in your own words the capabilities of the software. Have there been any success stories of companies using it? Are there similar products from competitors and how do these compare as far as capabilities are concerned? (700 words) 2) Give an overview of E-commerce, M-commerce and E-business. Discuss how companies that work using the E-business model can obtain a competitive advantage in relation to traditional businesses. Explain how traditional companies can implement the E-business UNICAF 2 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS [MBALN-736A] model while keeping their traditional status. Also discuss how a traditional business can fully convert to an E-Business (dropping its traditional status). Analyse the benefits of Ecommerce for the customers of such business. (1000 words) 3) Read the case study for Assignment 2 and answer the following: a) What were the concerns of the New York City cabbies over the new use of the new system? Were their concerns justified and why or why not? b) If you were the manager of the New York City's Taxi & Limousine Commission, what would you have done to create a smoother transition to the new system? c) Many cabbies expressed the opinion that the technology being installed in their cabs was inevitable, no matter what their opinion. Do you agree with this assessment? Why or why not? d) As a customer of a cab service, would you appreciate the benefits provided by the new system in New York City? Would it help provide you with a favourable view of the city in general? List the benefits and provide your view of each. (800 words) UNICAF 3 MBALN-736A CASE STUDY for Final Examination New York City Cabbies Strike Over New Information System New York City's Taxi & Limousine Commission has mandated that alt licensed city cab owners install new information systems in their cabs. The new state-of-the-art system connects the cabs to a wireless data network. The new system will not be used for dispatching cabs (most New York City cabs are hailed from the curb) but will provide text messages informing cabbies of nearby opportunities. It includes global positioning system technology that provides an interactive map that passengers can use to see their current location, destination, and routes. The new system will allow customers to pay via credit card, and will provide music and other forms of entertainment. The system also automates the process of keeping business records of fares and trips and spits out receipts for customers; cabbies will no longer need to maintain records with pencil and paper. Sounds like a win-win situation, right? Many of the cabbies don't agree. They are concerned that the GPS system will track their movements after hours. About 85 percent of New York City cabbies are independent contractors who own their cab and use it for their personal transportation while off duty. They are also upset about the $1,300 that they need to pay for the system and a five percent required fee for every credit card transaction made by their customers. Mostly, they are upset that they were not a part of the decision and design process that led to the citywide mandate. In a headline-making move, the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, which represents 10,000 of the city's 13,000 cabbies, called a two-day strike to pressure the city to rethink its new system. Unfortunately, the strike had little effect as many cabbies stayed on duty, unable to afford the time off of work. The city is moving forward with the deployment of the new cab information system. It has justified the expense to the cab drivers by pointing out the increase of cab fares over the past two years that doubled driver wages to $28 an hour on average; an increase that was imposed with promises to customers for better service and in-cab technologies. New York City's Taxi & Limousine Commission versus the New York Taxi Workers Alliance provides several lessons about business interactions and information systems. Today's businesses have an incredible amount of pressure on them to implement the latest and smartest technologies and information systems. Often it is a business's information system that gives a business an important advantage over its competition. The City of New York no doubt feels pressure to provide visitors and locals with high-quality service and smooth running transportation systems. If it fails in this regard, visitors and locals may begin to find other cities more attractive to visit and reside in. Information systems also allow businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively. The new system for New York City cabs ultimately saves drivers and passengers time and energy. Finally, this story illustrates a resistance to change that is often experienced when implementing sweeping new information systems in large businesses and organizations. Many businesses today are revamping entire corporate systems and investing in retraining employees and winning them over to the new system. This is an integral and challenging part of new system implementation. So should you visit New York City anytime soon, and experience the cool technology built into the cabs, remember the struggle that went into bringing this new system to life, and give your driver a generous tip. SOURCES: H ambLen, Matt, “N.Y. taxi agency says cabs will get GPS technology, despite strike threat,” Computerworld, August 7, 2007, www computerworld. com/action/article.do ? command=viewArticleBasic&articleld=9032482&source=rss_news10. Hamblen, Matt, “N.Y. taxi drivers set strike date to protest GPS systems,” Computerworld, August 23, 2007, www.computerworld.com/ a ction/articl e. do ?command= vie wA rticl eBasic& articl e/d=9032482&source= rss_news!0. Lopez, Elias, “City Cabdrivers Strike Again, but Protest Gets Little Notice,” New York Times, October 23, 2007, www.nytimes.com/2007/10/23/ nyregion/23taxi.html?_r=1 &ref=nyregion&oref=slogin.
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Information Systems and E-Business
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Question 1: MIS and KMS
a. Difference between MIS and KMS
b. Focus of MIS and KMS in an Organization
c. Company that benefit from MIS
d. Benefits of the use of MIS by Toyota
e. Company that benefit from KMS
f. Benefits of KMS Adoption at Ford Motor Company

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Question 2: Outline of MIS Solution to Lee Shoe Company
a. Organizational Strategy
b. Functionalities of Dynamic Microsoft
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Sales Optimization

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Marketing

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Service

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Finance and Operation

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Promoting better and effective decision

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Building client associations

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Improving efficiency in company operations

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a. Porter’s Competitive Force Model in a Bank
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Competitive Rivalry

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Supplier power

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b. Recommendation on Benefits of Technologies to Banks and Customers
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Online Collaboration

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Web 2.0

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Assignment 1: Enterprise Information Systems
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Assignment 1: Enterprise Information Systems
Question 1: MIS and KMS
In the modern business environment, enterprises are employing different technological
systems with a focus on improving the process of collecting, filtering, creating and distributing
essential data. Management Information System (MIS) and Knowledge Management System
(KMS) are some of the enterprise systems commonly used by organizations to fosters and
support business procedures, the flow of information, reporting and information analytic
especially in complex institutions. MIS is a computer-based system the offers supervisors and
managers in a company with necessary tools to organize, assess, and effectively govern
departments within a company. On the other hand, KMS refers to IT systems that enhance
storage and retrieval of knowledge, thereby improving collaboration, location of knowledge
sources, and mining repositories for any form of hidden knowledge (Maier & Hadrich, 2011). In
addition, KMS intensify the ability to capture and use knowledge as well as promote the use of
KM processes. MIS and KMS are suitable information technology advents that enhance the
capability of managers to administer units in an organization thereby accomplishing the set
corporate goals and objectives.
Difference between MIS and KMS
MIS and KMS depict various differences in term of the concepts intended functions
among others. Firstly, while MIS assists in obtaining management information essential for
administrators in an organization to make supported decisions, KMS promotes the ability to
locate sources of knowledge as well as mining repositories for hidden knowledge. Secondly,
MIS support capturing of organizational data from different internal and external sources while
KMS supports storing and retrieving knowledge as well as enhancing the capacity of the
managers to improve collaboration among units in an institution. MIS comprises of computer
systems that include hardware and application serving as the foundation of enterprise operations.
Contrary, KMS entails learning before doing, with an objective of identifying and executing
knowledge goals and objectives in a company or a project.
Focus of MIS and KMS in an Organization
The use of MIS in an organization focuses on providing information for the decisionmaking process. In most cases, the information provided by MIS assists in making plans,
organizing, initiating, and control...


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