Week 10 Chapter 8 

Social Computing

In this week's lesson, we discussed how social computing is a type of IT that combines social behaviour and information systems to create a digital social context that has value. Web 2.0 is a popular word that has been difficult to define. It is a dynamic digital environment that fosters user participation, collaboration, and information sharing through interactive and interconnected online platforms. Web 2.0 features include AJAX, Tagging, Really Simple Syndication (RSS), Blogs and many more.

A key point we talked about was social computing in business: shopping. Social shopping is transforming how we shop online, combining the power of social networks with e-commerce. Shoppers may easily interact, discuss recommendations, and obtain user evaluations through platforms such as The Iconic and BuyFruit.com.au. Brands like Maui Jim are using social reviews to boost customer trust and sales. Shopping is evolving into a collaborative experience driven by community interaction and shared insights.

Gray, H., Issa, T., Pye, G., Troshani, I., Rainer, K. (2014). Management Information Systems,

Week 11 Chapter 9 

E-business and E-commerce 

In this week's lesson, we discussed e-business and e-commerce and how it functions in the business world. E-commerce (EC) is the exchange of goods, services, or information using computer networks, such as the Internet. E-business is a broader definition of EC, servicing customers, collaborating with partners and more. 

It was discussed in our lesson how old services such as the Yellow Pages used to be used for businesses to promote their services to customers; in today's world, it is very rare to see a Yellow Pages book around due to the impact of e-commerce and the internet.

With the world that we live in today, we will continue to see how e-commerce and e-business will always be changing in their ways and see how the Internet and devices change the business world.

Gray, H., Issa, T., Pye, G., Troshani, I., Rainer, K. (2014). Management Information Systems,

Week 9 Chapter 6

6.1 Ethical Issues

In this week's chapter, we discussed the topic of ethics: ethical issues and privacy. Ethics has many sources for its standards, and the four representative ones are the utilitarian approach, the rights approach, the fairness approach, and the common good approach. All of these ethical frameworks offer to balance good for all, as technology is improving it is creating a new set of ethical problems.

6.2 Privacy

Privacy laws in Australia are put in place to protect an individual's personal information, which could be used to identify you. Rapid advances in information technology have made it easier to store and collect data on individuals in large databases. Privacy, in a nutshell, can be explained as the right to be left alone and to be free of unreasonable personal intrusions. Organisations can use privacy codes and policies, such as opt-in and opt-out models, as guidance to help them.

Gray, H., Issa, T., Pye, G., Troshani, I., Rainer, K. (2014). Management Information Systems,

Week 8 Chapter 5

This week's class delved into Business Intelligence (BI), focusing on its pivotal role in managerial decision-making processes. Managers are crucial in guiding organizations towards their objectives by efficiently utilizing available resources. Decision-making is a systemic process encompassing three phases: Intelligent, Design, and Choice, where managers navigate through information to arrive at optimal decisions.

Business Intelligence entails leveraging data warehouses and data marts to provide users with access to vital company data. Users can analyze this data through various BI tools, facilitating informed decision-making. Manufacturers often offer integrated bundles of BI software, allowing organizations to streamline their data analysis processes effectively.

Within the realm of BI applications, multidimensional analysis, data mining, and Decision Support Systems (DSS) stand out. Multidimensional analysis enables users to glean insights from current and historical data swiftly. Data mining involves extracting valuable information from large databases and facilitating trend prediction and pattern identification.

Gray, H., Issa, T., Pye, G., Troshani, I., Rainer, K. (2014). Management Information Systems,

Week 7 Chapter 4

In this blog, I will be covering this week's chapter, Telecommunications and networking 

A computer network connects devices via communication channels to enable data transfer. Analogue signals consist of continuous waves with variable frequency and amplitude, whereas digital signals are discrete pulses representing binary numbers (1 or 0). Cable (e.g., fibre optic) and broadcast (e.g., microwave) are two communication channels. Network protocols manage data exchange between connected devices. Processing can be dispersed across numerous computers, in client/server architecture, or through peer-to-peer communications.

The Internet, which began as a US Department of Defence project, now encompasses all organisational systems. Intranets promote internal communication and collaboration, whereas extranets provide restricted access to company intranets for inter-organizational communication. These technologies improve connectivity and information sharing within and among organisations.

There are also numerous network applications

- Discovery

- Communication

- E-learning and distance learning

- Virtual universities

- Telecommuting

Gray, H., Issa, T., Pye, G., Troshani, I., Rainer, K. (2014). Management Information Systems,

Week 5 Chapter 3

 Week 5 Chapter 3

In this week's blog, I will be providing information about Data and Knowledge Management.  

This chapter discusses how accuracy, completeness, timeliness, consistency, accessibility, relevance, and conciseness are traits of high-quality data. A thorough organisational approach to information management is included in data governance. The strategic element of data governance is master data management, which makes it easier to store, maintain, share, and synchronise timely, accurate, and consistent data across corporate processes and applications.

The file management system of the 1950s–1970s gave way to the database management strategy of today in the evolution of data management. Databases handle many data management issues, such as data independence, security, integrity, redundancy, isolation, and inconsistency. Databases reduce these issues by centralising data storage and putting strong management procedures in place, guaranteeing data accessibility and dependability for all applications and organisational activities. 

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Gray, H., Issa, T., Pye, G., Troshani, I., Rainer, K. (2014). Management Information Systems,

 Week 4 Chapter 2

The textbook's Chapter 2 examined the elements that affect firms and the tactics used to counter those elements. 

The chapter discusses the impact of the corporate environment, which includes a range of factors like fierce rivalry, market pressures resulting from the global economy, and workforce changes. Pressures from technology are also covered, including managing information overload and technological innovation. Social constraints are also covered, such as the significance of social responsibility, the need to follow laws, and the necessity of addressing threats like terrorism while maintaining moral principles.

A company nowadays risks failing and falling behind its competitors if it does not employ technology. For instance, the music industry has changed as a result of technology making music accessible to anyone with a device; this was not always the case in the past.

We also talked about how crucial it is for all disciplines to recognise commercial challenges, collaborate to address them, and use strategic information systems to gain a competitive edge.

Gray, H., Issa, T., Pye, G., Troshani, I., Rainer, K. (2014). Management Information Systems,