Michael
Porter
Decisions and Processes
Systems Development
In-Class Assignments
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Michael Porter created what?

Five Forces Model

100

What is a metric?

A measurement that evaluates results to determine whether a product is meeting its goals.



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What is the purpose of a system development life cycle?

It is a tool that ensures that the systems are successfully implemented, meet strategic and business objectives, and are safe for users

100

In the present day, is Square a sustaining or disruptive technology?

Sustaining 

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Give an example of disruptive technology. 

Possible Answers: virtual reality, online lodging, music streaming, instant messaging, etc. 

200

What is the difference between buyer power and supplier power?

Buyer Power can affect an item's price, and supplier power can influence the price of their supplies. 

200

Give an example of Key Performance Indicators. 

Possible Answers: Employee turnover rate, number of product returns, number of new customers, average customer spending, and number of help desk calls answered in the first minute. 

200

Give a reason why a project might fail. 

Possible Answers: Lack of planning, unclear or missing requirements, and skipping steps in the SDLC. 

200

According to the Pivot Tables, what two coffee roasts should Jitters Coffee consider omitting?

Possible Answers: Hazelnut, Vanilla or Decaf.

200

Give an example of e-policy. 

Ethical computer use, information privacy policy, email privacy policy, workplace monitoring, etc. 
300

Michael Porter's Five Forces Model includes the Buyer Power, Supplier Power, Threat of Substitutes, Threat of New Entrants, and...

Rivalry Among Competitors

300

What is artificial intelligence? 

It simulates human thinking and behavior, such as the ability to reason and learn.

300

What are the three types of outsourcing?

Onshore, offshore, and nearshore. 

300

How does Pinterest utilize cloud computing?

It allows users to access their profile and the platform when connected to the internet. 

300

What is a hot site?

A separate and fully equipped facility where the company can move immediately after a disaster and resume business.

400

What are the three generic strategies? 

Broad Cost Leadership, Broad Differentiation, and Focused Strategy

400

Differentiate between automation, streamlining, and engineering.

Automation computerizes tasks where streamlining gets rid of unnecessary tasks and simplifies others. Engineering analyzes and then redesigns the workflow to increase efficiency. 

400

Why is testing important step in the SDLC?

Testing eliminates errors and bugs to verify the entire system is functioning properly. 

400

Is buyer power high or low in the streaming services industry?

Buyer power is high because of the many streaming services offered. 

400

What are the three primary areas in information MIS infrastructure?

Backup & recovery, disaster relief, and business continuity planning. 

500

Michael Porter is recognized as the father of what?

Modern Strategy

500

The five main times of AI are neural networks, genetic algorithms, intelligent agents, __________, and ____________. 

Expert Systems and Virtual Reality

500

List the seven steps of the SDLC in order. 

Planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. 

500
Is HelloFresh an example of Web 1.0 or Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 because it utilizes social networking features within its business model and plan. Ex. advertising on social media platforms. 

500

What are the characteristics of relational databases?

Increased flexibility, increased scalability, and performance, redacted information redundancy, increased information integrity and increased information security. 

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