...positively 30 plus years ago when competing with other small car companies worldwide. [Ford decided set an important goal known as “the limits of2,000”. This meant the Ford Pinto would not cost more than $2,000 and will not weigh more 2,000 pounds] (Trevino & Nelson, 2007, pg. 116). Despite faulty test results, Ford went forward with introducing the Pinto to the public. The results were disastrous. The problem with the Pinto was that the tank was not properly protected and if a rear end crash were to happen at speeds as low as 20 miles per hour the design would cause the gas tank to rupture and a fire or explosion to ensue. [To upgrade each which would have made the Pinto safer, it would have cost Ford $11 each vehicle. The total cost to Ford would have been $137 Million] (Trevino & Nelson, 2007, pg.117). Internal memos sent to upper managers stated that upgrades and modifications would not be made and the Pinto would be sold as originally manufactured. The decision was based on lawsuits which people had already died or were severely injured from the explosions. The lawsuits would be less costly to Ford instead of upgrading or manufacturing the vehicle. This is not only profit ahead of people, but negligence on Ford's part. In many cases, Ford was not even held accountable for the accidents. Most consumers at that time refused to believe that a large company like Ford would be at fault. Pg. 116 &...
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...order to do this we will need to discuss the equipment, the cost of the system, what it takes to maintain the system and provide a chart that explains the dataflow of what we created. To make the store automated we will need to purchase some hardware. The store is on a budget, which means I’ve broke it down to what I feel is the bare necessity needed to make this store automated. The hardware description is basic but consists of a computer, operating system, external devices (i.e. printers, fax machine, copier), keyboard, router and a mouse. You can see what it will look like in figure 1. This is working under the assumption our sister didn’t have any of this beforehand. After the purchase and set up of the hardware, the software upgrade is required. Software may drive the requirements for more hardware to be purchased. If we go with a more expensive software package we will need to purchase scanners. This is necessary to keep up with the amount of products coming in and leaving the store. Figure 1 Software is a tricky subject. You can pay someone to write a program for you. Allowing you to input your inventory manually and making you keep up with any coding issues. Another option is to buy an inventory tracking system software package. It would be like buying your normal computers operating system, but...
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...Monster Wave Use those sapphires and play Monster Wave! This is a great way to earn gold in the game. Monster Wave isn't that hard and you could just leave your device and let it play on Auto mode. If you can kill more then 130+ in the stage run it, if you want less points but more gold in the wave run the easier one. Add Friends Add every suggested friends you'll find. Them, giving you free Hearts is a big help especially if you play for a long time! If you see someone 2 days off+ delete and add someone active so he can give you hearts and keys. Upgrades DO NOT stop yourself from upgrading your stuffs just because there's something better you can get. By doing that you're preventing yourself to beat every stages you fight! So go and upgrade all your stuffs especially your weapon! Crafting I really suggest you start upgrading your craftsman. By doing so, you're giving yourself a bigger chance to get a better weapon or armor when you craft! Enhance -Bronze box: 25k each level -Silver boxL: 50k each level -Gold box: 100k each level (not sure yet, need to confirm) Socket Dont you ever use MP/HP one, i know i know you waste allot of mp but no! better to put a defend or even critical, In 40+ try to put like 2 sockets of 5%dammage+ and normal attack 2, it will buff your attack so easily. Farming Gold/Yellow cards: Monster wave Sockets: Stages/Monster Wave/Missions/Monster wave points(For example 200k points you get...
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...M1 – Explain the advantages and potential disadvantages of installation or upgrade of new software For this task I will be explaining the advantages and the potential disadvantages of installing or upgrading a new software. Advantages * One of the advantages of installing or upgrading the new software will be that is will have a faster performance on the computer. So basically the computer will work faster and will respond faster to you so for example say that you are going to open an application or surf the web then when click on it then the computer will respond accordingly and will act fast and do the commands given very fast. * Secondly the advantage of upgrading the software can by chance fix and remove any bugs and then this will help your computer run more smoothly and you will less likely experience any faults or crashing on your computer and also by installing any new patches that are there for the software can also help remove any bugs and the patches might even come with some new and added features. * When upgrading or installing new software then you might be able to get some features that might of not have been available on your old software and might even give you functions like the ones that can increase productivity say if it’s in a business and with the new added functionality and features then this might also help the computer to perform faster and more efficient * One of the main reason why installing and upgrading new software helps...
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...How Does Information Systems Support Business Processes CIS/207 May 1, 2012 How Does Information Systems Support Business Processes Information systems is a integrated set of components for collecting, storing and processing data ad for delivering information, knowledge, and digital products. Businesses reley on information systems to carry out and manage their operations, interact with their customers and suppliers, and compete in the marketplace (Zwass, 2012). Most business organizations are becoming more and more dependent on information systems to manage and maintain their internal organization infracstructures. It is necessity to maintain up-to-date, complete and accurate information to stay competitive in the changing world. Organizations utilize many types of information systems to assist in their daily operations. Some typical functional systems within an organization are human resources, accounting and finance, sales and marketing, operations, and manufacturing. Within these functions information systems play a various roles, such as in human resources, information system duties may include recruiting and training while in operations some duties may include order management and customer service. In other words business processesses are the ways in which organizations perform different tasks. Therefore it is very important to analyze business processes in order to determine how the information system can support that process. ...
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...possibly live without these new features. Oh, and some guy named Steve Jobs is dead. But me, I go above and beyond. I dig deep to find interesting articles about things that relate to this class. Why, you ask. Because I care, that’s why. The article I found is titled “Should I upgrade my RAM?” Want to read it? Sure you do. http://www.pcworld.com/article/240679/should_i_upgrade_my_ram.html This is a short and sweet article (unlike this rambling virtual paper wasting article review that you may or may not be reading). The first line of the article answers the question in a way that I fully relate to. It says, “If the money is right, then you probably should.” Next the article talks about using the system scanner tool that will tell you specifically what your system can handle and what type of RAM your board supports. This is the coolest part. I have often wondered what type of RAM is in my computer. It’s just something I usually forget very shortly after building the rig. Heck, I built this very computer less than a month ago and I can’t remember what’s in there. This is a very useful tool. The next segment of the article talks about how upgrading your RAM may not produce a significant speed upgrade if you already have a reasonable amount....
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...we manage conflict (coordinate) among people? With our technologies? 4. Rewards: Is there an incentive for doing all that needs doing? 5. Leadership: Is someone keeping the boxes in balance? 6. Helpful mechanisms: Have we adequate coordinating technologies? This model is useful to maintain awareness of all areas for consideration even though one variable may be identified as the main area for attention. I chose this model because I believe that both organizations used these components while trying to implement technical changes within their organizations. Both JetBlue and WestJet knew that the airline business was very competitive and in order to stay relevant, and better serve their customer base, they would need to upgrade the current reservation system they used. Due to JetBlue and WestJet’s growth, it was hard for the outdated system to perform. Sabre Holdings is one of the most widely used airline IT providers, so both JetBlue and WestJet decided they would be the best option for implementing the new system. WestJet was the first out of the two to implement this change and found out first hand that building a working relationship with the engineers from Sabre would have been essential in question asking in order to ensure that both parties are on the same page and WestJet gets exactly what is...
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...framework within which the improvement, development and delivery of information technology could be increasingly responsive, stable, and secure in the coming years. Some of the upgrades included on that plan are the following: •Network infrastructure should be upgraded to Gigabit Ethernet, considerably increasing network speed •Port speed needs to be increased from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps •IDI Internet bandwidth should double immediately and significantly increased annually from that point forward •Deteriorating network infrastructure components have to be identified, replaced, and upgraded, and network reliability improved through the implementation of greater redundancy •Digital modems should replace the analog modems, improving reliability and connection speed •Wireless network standards need to be developed and implemented, and wireless access needs to be provided to several other locations •A new central directory needs to be created and developed as the authoritative source for identity information and authentication •A state-of-the-art backup system will be implemented for centralized backup of enterprise systems Upgrading IDI’s software is more than just an economic business decision. It is a matter of security, productivity, lower costs, and employee morale. The decision to upgrade software must be examined like any other decision. The longer a software package has been around and the more popular the software package is, the more the software represents a security...
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...IMPORTANT NOTES ON THE USE OF THIS EXAMPLE • Do NOT spend Too Much Time just “analyzing” and No Results! You also need to time to write a good CAR. So, once you “get” the Big Picture of the Case, and recognize the major analysis elements (focal system(s), main problem/Alternatives, etc.): o focus on analyzing those Alternatives and coming up with some significant Findings, and especially Recommendations. o As your analysis results “solidify,” focus more and more on Writing a Good CAR and submitting by the Due Date! • Cases can contain more than 1 major “track” for their analysis, allowing for alternative versions of a CAR. So, do NOT simply imitate this Example CAR blindly for its “specific content.” Worse, DO NOT simply copy any of its parts. • Instead, use this Example CAR by way of “Reverse Engineering:” See how its contents arise logically if our Case Analysis Method (Guide) is applied to the Case. This will help you understand how our analysis method works! Then, use the same general analysis method (actually, the Approach) on the Case assigned for your CAR. • Don’t just imitate the pattern of alternative found here! Analyse and find out what alternatives make most sense in the particular Case you are working on. • No Case contains ALL the facts you want to know for its analysis. So, when analyzing Cases, be pragmatic! Do not worry about any facts beyond the Case (unless specifically instructed). Instead,...
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...downloads Our target market of the upgraded version is UW students, staff, faculty, and U district residents. We predict that 12,000 of free app users will upgrade to the paid version and 8,000 of U district residents will buy the app by the end of the 1st year of release. 3. Generate $5,000 revenue from in-app ads We will put effort into building long-term cooperative relationship with advertisers to make in-app ads the most significant source of our revenue. 4. Develop the new app (complete version of restaurants in Seattle area) The new app will include all restaurants in Seattle area. The estimated release date is one year after the release of the free version. 5. Make at least one major update per quarter to ensure quality Besides bug fixes, we promise to update the information, such as operating hours and locations of restaurants at least one time per quarter to ensure the quality of service. 6. Achieve an operating profit of $ 20,000 in the first year We should control the expense and costs no more than $25,000 to achieve an operating profit of $ 20,000 in the first year. VII. Budget * Projected profit * $ 20,000 * Forecast of apps downloaded 1. Free downloads : 23,400 2. Paid downloads: 20,000 * Expected revenues and cost * Revenues: 1. App Sales : $ 1.99 upgrade fees × 20,000 downloads = $ 39,800 2. In-app advertising income: $ 5,000 TOTAL REVENUES: $ 44,800 *...
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...It seems there is great deal of concerns pertaining Point of Sale (POS) terminals and the operating system. The fact that Mr. Salgado had made these arguments many times, it states there is a serious concern. The current POS is running of DOS which is not support by Microsoft; therefore, if a vendor is to upgrade the POS hardware, it wouldn’t be DOS compatible, which would prevent Zara from opening new stores unless they purchase massive POS’s in advance. The current POS is outdated and there is no networking capability and there is no inventory function, which is a great concern for all the store managers. Based on these reasons I would highly recommend that Zara invest in upgrading the POS and operating system, as it’s impossible to continue their current performance. As their competitors have adopted new and enhanced IT system to improve their daily operations. In the past Zara has outperformed its competitors strategically in terms of sourcing, stocking, logistics and lasts fashion trends but they are at disadvantaged compared other big companies in the same industry. So, it’s questions of how long can they sustain this holistic approach successfully. The POS and operating systems must be upgraded given the fast packed nature of this business. The other challenge is that managers have to wait 24 hours for handheld computer (PDA) to be updated via dial-up modem. If the operating system is changed along with high-speed internet, the store managers can obtain the most update...
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...system will not be beneficial to the company, as the system presently runs perfectly smoothly. (See Appendix 3 and table 1) The main purpose of this analysis is to explore effective avenues and present an alternative to the present system that will allow the company to have a more user friendly, faster and more efficient system that will benefit its managers and customers in every Zara store around the world. (See table 1) Ultimately, the alternative solution brought to the forefront of this report is to upgrade the system in a timely manner. ⦁ Problem Statement Zara’s main issue with the system is that the hardware vendor for their POS terminal could upgrade the systems or some peripherals for them but then the company would not be DOS-compatible anymore. This is important to the Zara stores because computers are critically important in enabling the kind of business that the company wants to build. Not upgrading may be temporally manageable but in the long run prolonging the upgrade could lead to shortage and/or problems that Microsoft cannot help them with or any other software company. ⦁ Environmental and Root Cause Analysis Zara is one of the largest international fashion companies. It belongs to Inditex, one of the world’s largest retail distribution groups. (See appendix 1). “The customer is at the heart of our unique business model, which includes design, production, distribution and sales through extensive retail network.” The average middle range income family is Zara’s...
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...and Bruno Sanchez Ocampo, who are having a discussion about Zara’s POS (Point of Sales) system. Salgado is the head of IT for Inditex, and Sanchez is the technical lead for the POS system. The discussion between the two was to whether the POS system ought to be upgraded, instead of continuing to run on technology that is becoming increasingly outdated. A point that Salgado tries to argue for. Sanchez, on the other hand, argues that the POS systems are working well, and that there is no need for an upgrade that could be more of a headache. The case analysis begin with identification of stakeholders problems, goals and concerns, followed by identification of problems, then an analysis of alternative solutions and end with a summary of difficulties posed and relevance of recommended solutions. Stakeholder Problems, Goals and Concerns Salgado The two principal stakeholders in this particular case are the two men having a discussion about Zara’s POS system. Salgado argues for and upgrade to the system because he fears that there is some risk in letting them get to far behind current technology. The system runs on DOS which is being phased out and replaced with a newer Windows-OS system. The hardware vendor for the POS terminals has made assurances, though not contractual, that no...
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...Just before upgrading its sweeping reservations system, the airline decided to keep customers in the dark. On the mission-critical nature of the application: The system sells seats and collects passenger payments but it also controls much of the passenger experience: shopping on the airline's Web site; interacting with reservation agents; using airport kiosks; selecting seats; checking bags; boarding at the gate; rebooking and getting refunds for cancellations. "It has a very big circle of influence and has to integrate with other systems in the airline," says Steve Clampett, an executive at Sabre Airline Solutions division. "It's as visible a technology upgrade as in almost any industry." On the damage-control WestJet is still practicing: WestJet's customer loyalty scores tumbled as a result of long waits and booking difficulties. The airline sent apology letters, offered flight credits to some customers and a month later bolstered its call center with temporary staffers in India, and by December, installed "virtual hold" so callers would be promised a response within a certain time. "We were in pretty good shape in mid-January from a service perspective," Mr. Cummings says. "But this is a three- to six-month recovery process." Like I said, hindsight is always 20/20, and my point here is not to beat up on the folks at WestJet—except for the small number of executives who panicked at the thought of potentially "telegraphing" a small opportunity to competitors at the...
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...Manufacturing to become more efficient upgrading their current systems is a must. Riordan has excellent potential and is geared for growth. Riordan Manufacturing headquarters are located in San Jose, CA, where marketing and sales division are located Riordan networking systems currently has an estimate 40-50 desktop running on Windows OS with office 2000, marketing workstations are connected to a Cisco 5950 switch with 24 ports running through a Ethernet line that connects to Riordan’s network database. Riordan also has a NAS Iomega P800M and Windows network and exchange servers. Riordan Manufacturing upgrades with consist of upgrade workstations and their windows servers. Increasing the speed, storage capacity and installing a new OS to all workstations, as well as upgrading the current window’s databases and network servers from Microsoft. The reasons for this upgrade is, Riordan Manufacturing is planning to transfer large amounts of historical data in the database so the storage capacity and speed is needed to hold this new date and well as maintain the current marketing data. To achieve this Riordan will add Windows SQL. With this expansion it will bring the efficiency needed and with minimal training the transitions to Windows SQL will not be a challenge. Cost Riordan Manufacturing implementation this new system raises the question of cost and when the company will be ready to proceed in implementing process. With a project of this size time is also a factor...
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