Explain the differences and focus of MIS systems and KMS systems.
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MBALN-736A Enterprise Information Systems
Midterm Examination
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Instructions for Assignment
Read the unit overviews, the associated chapters in the book, participate in the online discussions
until week 4, read related research and answer the associated questions.
Questions
1) Explain the differences and focus of MIS systems and KMS systems. Research online,
present a specific company that most benefits from each type of system, analyse how each
company uses the system and explain the benefits that each system provides for the specific
company.
(1000 words)
2) Based on the theory presented in the course and other research on IS, present an outline of
an MIS solution for a medium to large company that offers either products or services to its
clients. Consider the organizational strategy, the functionalities and the applications.
(700 words)
3) Apply Porter’s competitive forces model in a bank. Make recommendations on how current
IS, online collaboration, Web 2.0, Social Networks and the increasing popularity of mobile
devices could benefit the bank and its customers. In your analysis have a separate section
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that discusses the security implications of the above technologies for the bank and for the
customers of the bank.
(800 words)
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