Principles of Information Systems: A Managerial Approach

What is the primary focus of Chapter 11 in the updated content?

Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems

What has been added to the chapter to integrate data from different sources into a data-driven DSS?

Mashups

What feature has been included in the discussion of group support systems?

Group Monitoring

What section has been deleted from the chapter to keep the chapter length reasonable?

Developing Effective Reports Signup and view all the answers

How are the characteristics of a Management Information System presented in the chapter?

In a table Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of unified communication in group decision making?

To enable parallel communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the modified principle at the beginning of the chapter?

Highlighting the significance of global and international information systems Signup and view all the answers

What is a new definition added in the section on data, information, and knowledge?

Knowledge management system (KMS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the updated material on the Internet?

It includes the latest information, including Web 2.0 technologies Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of highlighting the best corporate users of IS in the chapter?

To provide examples of successful IS implementation in popular companies Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of ERP systems in business information systems?

They can integrate multiple applications with one unified set of programs Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the use of virtual reality technology in the chapter?

Designing and manufacturing Boeing's new Dreamliner 787 aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Principles of Information Systems: A Managerial Approach, Ninth Edition?

To help business students understand basic IS concepts Signup and view all the answers

What is the dilemma faced by instructors of the introductory course?

Delaying the presentation of IS concepts until students complete core business requirements Signup and view all the answers

Why did many schools delay presenting IS concepts to students?

Because students lacked experience in business organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique feature of the Principles of Information Systems: A Managerial Approach, Ninth Edition?

It offers the basic IS concepts with a strong managerial emphasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of delaying the presentation of IS concepts?

The one or two required introductory IS courses focus on personal computing software tools Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for the development of the Principles of Information Systems: A Managerial Approach, Ninth Edition?

Surveys and questionnaires from current and past adopters Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the areas where companies outsource services?

Hardware maintenance, database systems, and telecommunications Signup and view all the answers

Why do companies use multiple outsourcing services?

To increase competition and reduce outsourcing costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected growth rate of the outsourcing market for small and medium-sized firms?

15 percent annually Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why small and medium-sized firms use outsourcing?

To increase technical expertise and cut costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated monthly cost of outsourcing services for Millennium Partners Sports Club Management?

$30,000 Signup and view all the answers

Why are some companies, such as J.Crew, reducing their outsourcing?

To bring systems development back in-house Signup and view all the answers

What was the expected outcome of Cincinnati Bell's switch from dedicated PCs to thin client computers and virtualization software?

A large reduction in help desk costs Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Southern States' use of Skyway Software's Visual Workplace to develop a new pricing application?

A revenue increase of $1.4 million Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Tridel Corporation's implementation of the Invoice Zero application?

A decrease in operating costs of over $20 thousand Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of the section on application development?

The importance of rapid and agile application development Signup and view all the answers

What company is Coca-Cola's largest bottler and distributor?

Coca-Cola Enterprises Signup and view all the answers

What was the reduction in the number of monthly invoices after Tridel Corporation's implementation of the Invoice Zero application?

From 2,400 to 17 Signup and view all the answers