Questions for Ch.9

-Why do people make exabytes? For what? Do people who invented "exabyte" use it all?
-If I make a system for my business, what is the best wat to protect from the data problems?
Do you have any suggestion? (I want to get a real answer from your experience, not BUY A GOOD COMPUTER.)

case 2-2 and class review.

Case 2-2 is about the new system of Computerizing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in South Africa. This project's goals are improve communication ,cut diplomats travel costs in half. it began in 1994, and between 1999 to 2002 government invested $650,000. However, it was failed. the users didn't like this system. Nobody wants a big change. we have two solutions-first,
change the scope of the goal, and second, raise capital. For example, raise funds through central bank or from the IMF as well as the World Bank. If we fail to plan adequately, we plan to fail big time.When performance is measured, performance improves. after the group project, we had a Cross Functional Systems Exercise with classmates.

Case 2-2 Response

Case 2-2 is about "Computerizing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in South Africa."
Purpose of the Project is that it doesn’t highlight specific needs or ways to accomplish their goal
and purpose could have been restated to specify ways to accomplish goals.
And, people's resistance stronger than Motivation so, it was failures to reduce travel cost.
Nobody wants a big change at one time. The system should be changed gradually and comfortably.

Review ch.7

Today, we discussed about ch.7-Competitive Advantage with IS within Organization. The teacher talked about inbound and outbound with some examples, and value and margin(profit).
We learned what inbound Logistis, Operstions, outbound logistics, marketing&sales, and service are . And, we focused on the individual functional system, so I could understand developing system.

Review Case 2-1

Through the grouo presentation, I was able to learn what ASN company provides and how the company works, also I learned how this ASN system effect to other part. This is very innovated and convenient system. They showed us the Youtube video for the system.

In class, we also discussed about MS Access.

Preview Cse2-1

I was able to learn from this case about how important to gather datas. Through gathering the datas, ASN company provide up-to date, complete, and reliable information about airliner's accidents and safety issues. This is very innovated and convenient system. And, people can check the a lot of information about the airliner.

10/19 class review

Today, we talked about our midterm. The instructor gave us example problems. And, we also talked about ISA exam. I'm not business or IS major, so I don't know about IS. However, I will do my best. We learned a database. The instructor asked some questions. I was able to think why a database is important and how we are using it. Actually, a database is used all around.

Net Worth exercise # 2 and Career Assignment # 5

*Net Worth exercise # 2
I am going to use a database when I have many datas, and important datas to keep for a long time. Because a database system can organize datas more effectively than just a speadsheet. Also, a database can keep datas more specificly. A speadsheet can use very easily, so I will use a spreadsheet to keep simple datas.
For these purpose, I am going to hire someone when I have a lot of important datas.

Career Assignment # 5
My major is design, so I searched "database for design." However, I found a few results about it. Database for design relates with some parts-marketing, art, or elements of art. In most cases, people's current applications are used to start building their database. For example, if someone's price list is in a spreadsheet (Excel), and his invoices and client reports are in a word processor (Word), and his order forms are on paper--these various applications are converted and put in his new database. So, people who use a database for design will have benefit by having all the tools needed to run the business in one place without having to jump from place to place--saving time and money.

Ch.6 Review

Chapter 6 is about data communications-computer network. First, we learned about a communication with some tools. We colud write down out messase and give them each other. Then, we learned about a modem. Modems are the great tools for communicatind each other, but they were slow. People discovered internet.
Through this lesson, I could learn what a data communication is, and hoe it works.

Ch.6 preview

Chapter 6 is about data communications-computer network. Network is a collection of computers and communicate with one another over transmission line. For example, there are LAN (Local Area Network ), WAN(Wide Area Network ), and internet. And, it talks bout modems. Lastly, it talks about a computer security system- Firewall and VPN(Virtual private network).

Because of this chapter, I was able to understand about computer networking system and modems. There are many kinds of modems. Also, I could realize why my computer is protected by other programs, how I can protect my computer.

Ch.5 Review

Today's topic is database.
We discussed about when we use a DB instead of a spreadsheet.
We use a DB when we organize datas and focus view on specific information.
We also use a spreadsheet for simple data.
We learned about a DB with relationships and metadata.

Ch.5 preview

This chapter is about Database. Fisrt of all, I didn't know about Database. So, I was able to concentrate on this chapter. In this cahpter, I could learn what DBMS is, and its purpose. And, how is the difference between a enterprise DBMS and a personal DBMS? I couldn't understand well, so I have to focus on our lecture.

Monday class response

We learned about 'Principle of competitive advantage.'
-Hardware can chagng and it is sufficient.
I also understand these meanings that CPU and RAM.
I was able to learn computer's work-Input-Process-Output.

I was little confused because our class was passed fastly(because of quizz).
So, end of this chapter will be studied by myself, and the other things were good.

Ch.4 preview

I was able to compare with hardware and software. In this chapter, writer talks about these theme. How can we apply hardware and software to our work place? How can our boss apply hardware and software to his work place? The basic is both items are support each other. So, We were not able to reputate which is better. We should focus on these at the same time.

The case study: It is about DELL company. I think one of the most important things in IS is "People." Recently, most companies' hardware and software technics are almost same, but services are different. That's why, I think Dell concentrates on not only hareware and software, but also service.

Case 1-2 Response

Group 2 presented about KNOLL company. They explained what this company is, and show us "Youtube" clip. So, we can understand well. And, they compared this company with other company. I like their presentation because they gave a lot of information, and used lots of video clips, so we were not able to distract. Also, they applied this company to IS. They said this company focus in the people. I agree this because the company consentrate on the design and survey things.

Our teacher said "Rivaly-new entrants, supplier, buyer, substituable." I think they are all important in the Information System part.

Case 1-2 Reading Response

The article is about Knoll company which is a leading manufacturer of office equipment. This company' success points are design, inerview with many offiers, and changing for each different period. Knoll ,especially, concenterates on the innovative and convenient design.
This is related with design management skill that I want to study.

Case1-1 Discussion Response

*Group 1 presented what Getty Images are, their history is, their advantages are, and how they are related with IS. Actually, I didn't know about the Getty Images, but I was able to what Getty Images is. Besides, I learned how the photo company are related with Information System.

*The group 1 did a ggod jod I think.
They prepared their powerpoint which is well made, and each group members have their reporting time.

Case1-1 response

IS is all around major. It applys everywhere. In other word, people use IS to their business and work place. In the caea1-1, it talks abour GETTY IMAGE COMPANY. This company is beginning of sharing image website. It has good database system and easy to see and find images.

Wednesday Class Review

On last Wednesday, we made sure our group, and discussed what we will do on our project.
And, we had Questions and Answer time about our assignments.

Consider Your Net Worth and etc...

1.Why do you want to work in business? what, specially, do you want to do? why did you choose your major? what would be the ideal first job for you?
- Actually, my major is Design and minor is IS. I want to do both. For my first job, when I am young, I want to design something through my creative thinking, and then I want to manage my own company. Because old designers cannot create their works like young designers.

2. "What is information?"
"What is an IS?"
"How di successful business people use IS? "
"What are the components of a business process?"
"What is the role of information in business process?"
"How do IS support business process?"
"What is competitive strategy?"

3. - Information is knowledge derived from data.
- IS is a group of components that interact to produce information.

4. I'm not sure, but if I have that situation, I could learn "humble." In society, everything is no tot going to happen as my plan. So, I have to endure everything what I have.



-1. I searched IS jobs through the google and headhunter website. IS jobs are very competitivobs I think.

2. There are a lot of jobs on there.

3. Yes, I think it is.

4. -Information System job- requires computer system, business mind, networking, leadership.
-Marketing information system- requires computer system, statistic, economic mind, design, language skill, graph skill.

6. From the statement above, I want to manage my company- I think this is called Design Management. For this, I need to learn IS and marketing too. First, I want to work in Design Company for several years as studying for master degree. After that, I want to work at marketing team using my design. After that, I want to begin my business.

Plz__Read!______My Class Response-Sep 28th.

Today, we discussed about Apple company to Walmart.
I enjoyed it because I already researcheh it last term. iPod users are over the 50% in mp3 users. Becasuse Apple company encourages the iPod user. Fore example, iPod user has same view point on it- we discussed this topii in class. Right? Other reason is iTune for easy to organize, and lots of impressive advertizing. These are my background about iPod. For these reason, I was able to understand well. Sometimes, it is hard to understand as I'm an international student. Next time, please let me now what you are going to discuss in class. I will preview. Thank you.

Page 19. Questions' Answer.

1. -Because this includes defining the scope of each project, preparing realistic and attainable business cases.
- People can't think of that ITS do the project.
2. - Because BSM, ITS, and Computer Sciences Corporation didn't have trust, confidence, and teamworks.
3.- First, I will stop all proceeding. I will gather all department, and teach how they relate with each other regularly. I will tell them the project's worst case scenario, and hire experts who know System well.
4. I will talk to agents who are representative of each 1,000cites, and teach how they relate with each other regularly.
5. -Old system was too old to work on it, hence people need to new system such as BSM.
- We need to work with little amounts of money.

My question is...

How does IS relate with Business?

Some famous CEOs studies IS, while the other studies Business.
But, both of them become CEO.

I like this...

I like yhis question-"How does IS differ from IT?"
Because I was confused those meaning before I read this chapter.
However, I can understand now.
IT refers to methods, inventions, standards, and products. IS is a system of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people.

about me

Hi.
My name is Jun-Seong Kwon, and I'm from Korea.
My major is IDD, and minor is IS.
I want to be a designer and manager. So, I want to learn skills about these things.
I wll do my best in this course-IS330.

Hi~This is Kwon, Jun-Seong

Welcome!!
Aloha~~