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Finals: Blog #4 - THE KNOWLEDGE - BASED SYSTEMS (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.

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KBS system provides MIS with systems based on the methods and techniques of Artificial Intelligence. Their core components are the knowledge base and the inference mechanisms. It has the ability to solve the problem in an instant and faster result that human.
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3. Illustrate (give examples) how KBS can improve company's competitive advantage and organizational performance.

Finals: Blog #3 - THE VIRTUAL OFFICE (VO)

Virtual office (VO) is a term 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.
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VO provides MIS the services with in-house or outsourced services such as corporate secretarial services, accounting services, or legal services that enables a network to run a business efficiently by using nothing other than online communication technologies.
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3. Illustrate (give examples) how VO can improve company's competitive advantage and organizational performance.

Finals: Blog #2 - THE DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DSS)

Decision Support Systems (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 from raw data, documents, personal knowledge, and/or business models to identify and solve problems and make decisions.

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DSS supports the decision making activities of MIS in a business applied for documentation which an inventory of all current information assets, comparative sales figures, projected revenue figures, etc.

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

Finals: Blog #1 - MAERSK Filipinas, Inc.

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.

MIdterm: Blog #3 - Dell Company

Dell's simplified systems management approach and unique integration with industry standard management tools such as Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 and Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 provides the capability to update server software, operating systems, and applications such as Microsoft SQL Server 2005 from a single console.

Dell services streamline the way customers can integrate these systems into their data centers. Dell Services can help with planning, migration, installation and training for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 that helps customers take advantage of the technologies' capabilities and the multiple applications provided.

BENEFITS:

• to meet customers' needs
• to help ensure uptime
• provide appropriate levels of support once the technology is up and running.
• can create full configuration recommendations of the optimal combination of Dell offerings based on specific customer database requirements.
  

Midterm: Blog #2 - The Philippine Airlines, Inc. Website

By accessing philippineairlines.com, it is understood that you have read the following terms and conditions and you agree and accept the same. In addition, there are other terms and conditions in this website to which you also agree and accept or abide by the set provisions.

Contents of the Website

This website is owned by Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) and contains copyrighted properties such as trademarks and/or tradenames. This website also contains materials or information, which can be changed by PAL at any time, without notice. This website has been compiled in good faith; however, PAL does not make any representation or give any warranty as to the completeness, reliability, authenticity and accuracy of the materials or information contained in this website including the results of use of this website. The materials and information you find in this website are provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties for merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Further, PAL does not warrant that the functions found in this website and/or in the materials or information contained therein will be absolutely error-free, that any error or defects that may be found therein will be corrected or that this website is free of any destructive element. Thus, by accessing this website, you agree that PAL shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury, whether direct, indirect or consequential, incidental, punitive, exemplary or any other loss, damage or injury arising out of or in connection with the use of, reliance on, or inability to use this website or any of the materials or information contained therein. Moreover, you agree that PAL shall not be liable for any inaccuracies, incompleteness, errors or any defects in the materials or information and functions provided in this website.

Use of the Website

You may only use this website for legitimate transactions. You are prohibited from copying, reproducing, transmitting, distributing, using, or in any manner appropriating, without the prior permission of PAL, any of the copyrighted properties or any information in this website. You are likewise prohibited from posting, introducing or transmitting any unlawful, defamatory, obscene material, or any material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offense or give rise to any civil liability as well as any other material that would alter or tamper the contents of the website. Any other unauthorized or unlawful use of this website and the contents thereof are likewise prohibited.

Midterm: Post #1 - What is Globe G-Cash?

GCASH, Globe’s flagship M-Commerce service, was born from a simple goal of transforming a mobile phone into a wallet. With its launch in October 2004, GCASH has effectively given Globe and TM subscribers access to a cashless and cardless method of facilitating money remittance, donations, loan settlement, disbursement of salaries or commissions, and payment of bills, products and services, with just a text message.

GCASH requires only a mobile phone and a one-time registration, with a minimal charge of P1.00 per GCASH transaction. GCASH dramatically expands the menu of mobile commerce transactions, and has provided the low income economic class and overseas workers access to the relevant services below:

Domestic and International Remittances

Sending of money via GCASH as supported by a wide cash-handling network, including leading local and international remittance companies backed by reputable settlement banksMicro-PaymentsPayments for purchases from the growing list of merchant partners, including essentials such as government taxes, medicines, boat fares, food, mobile prepaid credits (load), and schools and office supplies

Micro-Credit Payments

Allows disbursement of loan principals and payment of loan interest and amortization payments to lower income consumers with limited access to banks

Bills & Tuition Fee Payments

Allows payment of bills of various utility companies, internet service providers, insurance companies, as wella s schools and universities

Donations

Provides a quick and safe processing of GCASH donations to different institutions

Blog #6:McDonalds Corporation

McDonald's...

Is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 30,000 local restaurants serving 52 million people in more than 100 countries each day. More than 70% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local men and women.

Is one of the world's most well-known and valuable brands and holds a leading share in the globally branded quick service restaurant segment of the informal eating-out market in virtually ever country in which we do business.

Serves the world some of its favorite foods - World Famous French Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMuffin.Our rich history began with our founder, Ray Kroc. The strong foundation that he built continues today with McDonald's vision and the commitment of our talented executives to keep the shine on McDonald's arches for years to come.

International Franchising Information
McDonald's does business in 118 countries around the world. The status of franchising in the markets where we currently do business is described on the country specific pages identified in the selection box below.In many countries around the world we do not have a presence and our current strategy is to focus on the markets where we do business. No firm date has been established for the opening of new markets. Those markets are set forth below and the process that we have in place for such markets is explained on the country specific pages.In certain markets we have a presence but are not seeking franchisees and we have included instructions regarding those markets.

Financial Requirements/Down Payment

An initial down payment is required when you purchase a new restaurant (40% of the total cost) or an existing restaurant (25% of the total cost). The down payment must come from non-borrowed personal resources, which include cash on hand; securities, bonds, and debentures; vested profit sharing (net of taxes); and business or real estate equity, exclusive of your personal residence.

Since the total cost varies from restaurant to restaurant, the minimum amount for a down payment will vary. Generally, we require a minimum of $300,000 of non-borrowed personal resources to consider you for a franchise. Individuals with additional funds may be better prepared for additional or multi-restaurant opportunities.

Financing

We require that the buyer pay a minimum of 25% cash as a down payment toward the purchase of a restaurant. The remaining balance of the purchase price may be financed for a period of no more than seven years. While McDonald’s does not offer financing, McDonald’s Owner/Operators enjoy the benefits of our established relationships with many national lending institutions. We believe our Owner/Operators enjoy the lowest lending rates in the industry.

Ongoing Fees

During the term of the franchise, you pay McDonald’s the following fees:

• Service fee: a monthly fee based upon the restaurant’s sales performance (currently a service fee of 4.0% of monthly sales).


• Rent: a monthly base rent or percentage rent that is a percentage of monthly sales.

Post #5: As a future manager, What is your computer ethics program? Justify each activity.

1. Don't tell anybody your company's Personal Identification Number (PIN).
2. Limit the unnecessary use of internet during office hours.
3. Viewing of pornographic sites while inside the company is strictly prohibited.
4. Reply to e-mail ASAP. It's very frustrating for people or clients to try to contact you when you don't reply! When you receive e-mail make a reply, send the graphic, report, information, or whatever ASAP.
5. Do not spread false e-gossip. Never, ever forward an e-mail warning before first checking it out to see if it is a prank.
6. Remember the Golden Rule.

Post #4: If you are just a student of RMMC and not currently working, cite a manual procedure here in our school which you prefer to computerize.

The safety of the students and the employees must be the first priority and the main concern of the school management. Putting and assigning security guards most especially in entry points, is not enough to insure the safety of the campus. Identification Card barcode swiping is commonly used in schools, companies and other huge establishment with huge workers today. but still it doesn't give 100% assurance to thye safety of the campus because it (I.D. card) may lost or steal by anyone and use it. I will suggest the use of thumbmark recognition from the entry point to the exit points of the area. It will also be used to access the library, paying fees, etc. or may help every professors check it's student attendance or the employee's log ins and outs. Every person has a different thumbmarks. It is impossible to duplicate anyone's finger prints. It will protect the campus from the outsiders or to anyone not connected with the school. It will also protect the privacy of every students and employees to an unauthorized use of their identity.

Post #3: MIS Trends (justify/contradict)

MIS TRENDS

1. MIS users are more knowledgeable.

Comparing to human, MIS is more knowledgeable. It always provide fast and efficient output, and it is updated of what is new in the system.

2. More computing power is available to the user.

MIS provide the easiest and correct computations as long as the system encoded and formulated well.

3. Resistance to the implementation of emerging MIS is subsiding.

MIS is a great help in one company especially with managers. It makes the work easier, faster and more productive. But sometimes, it is a big treat to human. It lessen the man power that leads to high unemployment rate.

4. Connectivity.

It provides connections from one location to another. It is mostly useful in huge companies that have branches. It saves time and effort, and lessen the expenses.

5. MIS is becoming one of the increasing productivity.

Using MIS, productivity of one company obviously increases. It provides fast, high-quality and excellent outcome of the products.

6. Companies are using MIS as a competitive strategy.

Having a profitable company, it should be globally competitive. The company must be updated of what is new to enhance its productivity.

7. MIS is becoming integral to the decision-making process.

In decision-making process, MIS provides the easiest and a well-organized process.

8. The end user is becoming the focus of MIS activity.

MIS must always be updated to provide latest and excellent jobs.

Post #2: How can the managers and employees make use of information as strategic or competitive advantage over their competitions?

They can use it for an easier, faster and more productive in their production. It also help them to minimize their time and consume it wisely.

Post #1: What is Management Information System (MIS)?

Management Information System (MIS) is a subset of the overall internal controls of a business covering the application of people, documents, technologies, and procedures by management accountants to solving business problems such as costing a product, service or a business-wide strategy. 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. Academically, the term is commonly used to refer to the group of information management methods tied to the automation or support of human decision making, e.g. Decision Support Sysytems, Expert Systems, and Executive Information System.

A computer system designed to help managers plan and direct business and organizational operations.