List the six common types of computers available. Mainframe, Server, Desktop, Workstation, Laptop, Handheld 6. Explain what servers are and what they are used for. Servers are high performance computers used in business or other organizations to provide services to many end users. They are used to serve files, programs, web pages, and documents to multiple users.
It would be impossible to meet the objectives without the use of necessary software and hardware. Week2 dq How o database reports and quierries facilitate decision making? Provide three examples. Decision making is made easy with database reports and queries which are closely related. The programs which create and find required information are referred to as database reports.
Planning/strategizing works together with the organization’s primary purpose based on where the organization wants to be and what it will take for them to get there. Planning/strategizing enables management to go beyond daily activities to set realistic goals for the organization’s success. Organizing involves setting the structure and the coordination and use of available resources needed to carry out tasks necessary to achieve the organizational plans. Leading is the ability to motivate people to give their best both individually and within group settings. Through guidance, leadership ability, and supervision of employees managers achieve organizational goals.
The client based architecture works very well according to FitzGerald & Dennis (2009), “The application software on the client computers is responsible for the presentation logic, the application logic and the data access logic; the server simply stores the data (p.43).” The issue with the client based architecture is that the data must travel between the server and the client. The client must then
Dividing and organizing information into smaller components allows information to become easier to locate and therefore more helpful to its users. However, it can be challenging to divide subjects, such as laptops, because they are comprised of many different characteristics. The creators of www.bestbuy.com face the challenge of marketing their products effectively while acknowledging the fact that the shopper/audience desires can vary greatly. This is why the left side bar is so important. In this area, several of the most important components are featured allowing users the option to shop by selecting components that are most imperative.
Describe the layout of a typical fast-food franchise such as McDonald’s. What type of layout is it? How does it support productivity? Do different franchise’s (e.g. Burger King or Wendy’s) have different types of layouts?
Week 8 System Evaluation Paper Kenneth McDougald IT/205 September 21, 2014 Christyn Wright System Evaluation Paper Information technology systems are designed to make businesses run smoothly and at optimal performance. These systems differ depending on the business that is utilizing them. An example of this would be the logistical systems for Burger King versus those in use by Fed Ex. Fed Ex uses a system that tracks a package throughout its journey from sender to recipient at every step of the way. This system allows for customers to have up to date information on when delivery is going to take place.
Online operation also has to plan the route of delivers in order to deliver the goods ordered by customers on time and at the right place. Customers of bricks and mortar grocery get their goods immediately when they make payment at the counter of the grocery shop. Grocery shop does not need to worry about how to get the goods to the customers. 7. Online operation is not able to ensure the goods can be in good quality when it arrives at the customer’s hand especially perishable goods.
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10 Supply Chain Management Strategy and Design Answers to Questions 10-1. McDonalds: The company is supplied by food distributors and restaurant product suppliers (for plates, napkins, etc.). Production is located in retail sites that are usually small and are near large easily accessible customer markets. Their inventory levels are typically small because food cannot be stored in large quantities. Their primary mode of transportation is trucking.