IS01
Introduction to Information Technology
(For CNM Cases)
Assignment – II
Assignment
Code: 2016IS01A2 Last
Date of Submission: 30th April 2016
Maximum
Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions. All the questions are compulsory and
carry equal marks.
Section-A
1. “Information
System act as a backbone for today’s business environment” Justify
2. What
do you understand from Decision Support System? How DSS helps managers making effective decisions.
3. Explain
System Development Life Cycle with suitable example.
4. Write
short note on:
a.
Artificial Intelligence
b. Strategic Information System
c. Types of Information System
d. Computer-based
Supply Chain
Section-B
Case Study
Western Chemical uses the Internet and
an electronic commerce website to connect to its customers and suppliers, and
to capture data and share information about sales order and purchases. Sales
and order data processes immediately, and inventory and other databases are
updated. Videoconferencing and electronic mail servers are also provided. Data
generated by a chemical refinery process are captured by sensors and processes
by computer that also suggests answers to complex refinery problem posed by
engineer. Managers and business professionals access reports on a periodic,
exceptions, and demand basis, and use computers to interactively assess the
possible results of alternative decisions. Finally, top management can access
text summaries and graphics displays that identify key elements of
organizational performance and compare them to industry and competitor
performance.
Western Chemical Corporation has
started forming business alliances and using intranets, extranets, and the
Internet to build a global electronic commerce website to offer their customers
worldwide products and services. Western Chemical is in the midst of making
fundamental changes to their e-business operations and their managers’ ability
to react quickly to change business conditions.
5. Case
Questions:
(i) Identify
how Information System supports:
a.
Business Operations
b.
Business Decision Making
c.
Strategic Advantage
d.
E-business Enterprise
e.
Electronic Commerce at Western Chemical
(ii) There
are many different types of Information systems at Western Chemical. Identify
as many as you can and explain the reasons for your choices.
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