Finals' Question #5

Question:

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.

Globe Telecommunication Company

The recent integration of Globe Telecom and Isla Communications Co., also paved the way for the entry of Deutsche Telekom as a second foreign stockholder, adding significantly to the technical expertise and shareholder support that an increasingly large telecom operator like Globe Telecom needs.Globe Telecom is now the service provider of choice. It secures competitive edge by packaging solutions enhanced by pioneering innovations in service delivery, customer care, and the best appropriate technologies.Attesting to this are the major developments seen in various fronts brought about by several factors, foremost of which are its investments in an integrated, nationwide telecommunications network using fully-digital, "future-proof" technologies.

A major role was also played by the Company's aggressive sales and marketing efforts as well as its brand strengthening activities, which have in turn led to higher consumer awareness and acceptance of its products and services.From being a pure data service provider, Globe Telecom has evolved into a full-service telecommunications company. It offers cellular mobile telephone system (CMTS), fixed telephone and international communications services, International Private Leased (IPL) lines, Internet access, VSAT (Very Small Aperture terminal) service, Inter-Exchange Carrier service, Frame relay, Value-Added Network services (VANS) and other domestic data communications services.

Reference: Globe Telecommunication Company

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Finals' Question # 4

Topic: The Knowledge-Based System ( KBS )


Question #3:


1. Describe or Define KBS.

Knowledge-Based System (KBS) as a computer system that is programmed to imitate human problem-solving by means of artificial intelligence and reference to a database of knowledge on a particular subject. It focuses on systems that uses knowledge-based techniques to support human decision, decision-making, learning and action.


2. Distinguish KBS from MIS.

Knowledge-Based Systems (KBS) focuses methods and algorithms for embedded agents to acquire, use and maintain symbolic knowledge about the world to achieve purposeful and goal-directed behavior. While, Management Information System is a subset of the overall internal controls of a business covering the application of people, documents, technologies and procedures by management accountants to solve business problems such as distinct a product, service or a business-wide strategy.


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


Agents, KBS group focuses on methods and algorithms for embedded agents to acquire, use maintain symbolic knowledge and by computation on-line and on-board the agents. Autonomous robots are typical agents considered and software agents.



Reference: Wikepedia.com



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Finals' Question # 3

Topic: The Virtual Office (VO)


Question #3:


1. Describe or Define VO.

Virtual Office (VO) is a web-based tool that provides a range of information on most office-base hazards. Whist this list is a sample range only, it reinforces the need to use a risk management approach when identifying office based hazards.


2. Distinguish VO from MIS.

Virtual Office is a term for shared office services, which normally includes business address mail & courier services, phone services, fax services, answering services while Management Information System planned system of collecting, processing storing and dissemating data in the the form o information needed to carry out the functions of management.


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

Virtual Office includes easy to navigate liks to occupating health and safety (OHS) regulatory and guidance material for common-wealth agencies that may be used in the development of OHS policies and procedures.


Reference: HOLUSHA, JOHN ( The New York Times )
NANCY J. JOHNSON ( Telecommunacating and Virtual Offices )


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Finals' Question #2

Topic: The Decision Support System ( DSS )


Question # 3:

1. Describe or Define DSS.

Decision Support System (DSS) are a specific class of computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision -making activities. A properly designed DSS is an interactive software-based system intended to help decision makers compile useful information.


2. Distinguish DSS from MIS.

Decision Support system is accessing all of current information assets, including legacy and relation data sources, cubes data-ware, houses and data marts just like in MIS, it is planned system of collecting, processing storing and disseminating data in the form of information needed to carry out the functions of management.

3. Illustrate (give examples) how DSS can improve company's competitive advantage and organizatonal performance.

Decision Support Systems is properly designed an interactive software-based system intended to help decision makers compile useful iformation from raw data, documents, personal knowledge and business models to identify and solve problems and make decision. For example, in a certain company they can use this system in collecting data on how to improve thier company and they can gather ideas and techniques in making decision.


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BLOGPOST #1 (FINAL)

Maersk Line offers a range of e-commerce services including:

MAERSKLINE.COM. If you want 24/7 access to all aspects of the business process with Maersk Line, maerskline.com is the solution. The e-commerce portal offers a complete overview of your business with Maersk Line and offers online planning, booking, documentation and tracking services.

INTTRA. If you use multiple ocean carriers, and want a standardised work process, INTTRA may be your preferred choice, allowing you to do business either via the INTTRA-LINK EDI solution or via the inttra.com shipping portal.

EDI. Maersk Line also offers EDI (Eletronic Data Interchange) connectivity for direct exchange of data between your systems and ours.

EDI enables business partners to work smarter and to increase productivity by automating the interchange of information between their back office systems. This reduces paperwork and the need to manually rekey data, thereby preventing delays and increasing data quality.
We see an increasing demand for business process simplification and automation by using EDI. Substantial enhancements have been implemented within our technical infrastructure and support organisation in order to meet your EDI requirements.

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CUSTOMERS

Our customer service, both for export and import, do telephone sales, quotations and bookings. Our Documentation departments handles all export documentation and responsible for releasing all the bills of lading as soon as vessel departs from our port, giving you, our customers, a high level of comfort.

• Increased access. Maersk Line (Phils) offers the widest market coverage by an international shipping line in the Philippines with six service points covering all major ports in the Philippines: Manila, Subic, Cebu, Davao, General Santos and Cagayan. Our main office is in Manila.
• Greater flexibility in transport options with our 2 sailings per week. Our vessels connect to global Maersk Line network via owned terminal in Kaoshiung, Taiwan and from there connect to Maersk Line global network of more than 250 vessels which has a combined capacity of 600,000 TEUs.
• Reduced production lead-times as a result of Maersk Line's competitive transit times.
• 325+ offices in more than 100 countries worldwide linked thru a global on-line IT network working to provide the latest and fastest response time to your inquiries.
• 10,000 well-trained staff on all our offices ensures you customers get the best cargo transportation solution for all your shipping needs.

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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.

answer: PNP is now adopting NEC's-Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) as biometric technology effectively raising the bar in its crime detection and prevention. Biometrics is the revolutionary technology now widely used for both civilian and criminal identification security systems and crime detection work. It authenticates unique body demographics such as fingerprint, and enables an almost instantaneous identification. The PNP Crime Laboratory attributes the early resolution of several cases resulting from the use of AFIS. This includes the identification and arrest last year of the elusive "Pajero Lady" whose real name is Ma. Lourdes de Guzman - long wanted for a string of robbery cases whose victims were mostly government and military officials.
Two weeks ago, the PNP Crime Laboratory used AFIS and promptly identified two "chop-chop" victims whose mutilated body parts were dumped in separate places in Quezon City and Muntinlupa. The laboratory ran the fingerprints in their database and quickly ascertained the identities of the two apparent victims of summary execution.




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BLOGPOST#2 (midterm)

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.

answer: Globe telecommunication company has a novell's secure desktop solution to protect thier company from internet risks. They have also the services from Sawiss Communication Corporation, the premier intelligent IP network to protect the data they are sending to thier connecting companies here and outside the country. Data hacking and scamming are the common internet problems which greatly affects to a certain company.

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