Final Question # 4

Knowledge-based system is a computer system that is programmed to imitate human problem-solving by means of artificial intelligence and reference to a database of knowledge on a particular subject.Knowledge-based systems are systems based on the methods and techniques of artificial intelligence.

Management Information System is a computer-based or manual system that transforms data into information useful in the support of decision making. MIS can be classified as performing three functions: To generate reports-for example, financial statements, inventory status reports, or performance reports needed for routine or non-routine purposes. To answer what-if questions asked by management. To support decision making.A knowledge-based system is a computer program that reasons and uses knowledge to solve complex problems. Traditionally, computers have solved complex problems using arithmetic algorithms created by programmers. With knowledge-based systems, human knowledge is captured and embedded explicitly within a program in a symbolic format.

Knowledge-based expert systems are intelligent computer programs that capture the specific knowledge of a particular domain and mimic the problem-solving process of human experts to accomplish the tasks that normally require competent specialists for their solutions.

The aim is to reduce development and maintenance costs, and to build flexible, component-based systems that can be adapted to changing environments.


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http://www.bookrags.com/research/knowledge-based-systems-csci-03/
http://www.bookrags.com/highbeam/knowledge-based-expert-systems-for-hb/

Final Question # 3

Virtual office-is a term for shared office services, which normally includes business address, mail & courier services, phone services, fax services, answering services, web-hosting services, and meeting & conference facilities. It is also a common term for an environment that enables a network of co-workers to run a business efficiently by using nothing other than online communication technologies.

Management Information System is a computer system designed to help managers plan and direct business and organizational operations and help managers to come out with effective decision making that could help the company stability while Virtual Office is a certain providers of services that provide services other in-house or outsourced services such as corporate secretarial services, accounting services, or legal services. Professional firms such as law firms and accounting
firms often provide registered address services as part of their service offerings.

The owner of a virtual office can also be an independent contractor or freelance worker, with no ties to one specific place of business.

The benefits of a virtual office are many. For instance, many overhead costs, such as electricity, are cut out or kept to a minimum for the company with virtual employees. Telecommuting also eliminates crowded offices. As an added benefit, the virtual employee may agree to lower pay in exchange for the ability to work out of his home.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_office

Final Question # 2

DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM


Decision Support Systems (DSS)- are a specific class of computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision-making activities. A properly-designed DSS is an interactive software-based system intended to help decision makers compile useful information from raw data, documents, personal knowledge, and/or business models to identify and solve problems and make decisions.A system that supports technological and managerial decision making by assisting in the organization of knowledge about ill-structured, semistructured, or unstructured issues.

Management Information System- is a computer system designed to help managers plan and direct business and organizational operations while Decision Support System are a specific class of computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision making.

An example of Decision Support System users could be airline companies: price and route selection. The advantage of the company is they have all the necessary information about the company products that the customers might asked. It could increase their competitive advantage among others and its organizational performance also. An EXCEL can also be a example of it.


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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decision_support_system

http://www.usfca.edu/~villegas/classes/002-303/ch13pp99/tsld009.htm

FInal Question # 1

SONY Singapore Based

Based in Singapore, Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation. It serves as the regional corporate and marketing headquarters for Sony's consumer electronic products in S. E. Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa regions.

In its regional marketing role, the company develops the regional management strategy and oversees a common sales and marketing platform across Sony's sales companies in these regions. It ensures efficient regional operations via engaging in business process re-engineering and information systems data management. It also supports the sales companies with marketing strategies, customer communications marketing, marketing communications, market research and design services.

In its regional corporate headquarters' role, the company facilitates the smooth running of Sony's business activities by providing strategic support in key areas including accounting and taxation, compliance, corporate communications, customer service, environmental and facilities management, human resources and information systems.

There is also Sony Philippines and the MIS that Sony Singapore based that providing strategic support in key areas especially accounting and taxation, management, human resources and information systems.

These information could benefit all its subsidiaries in having a efficient and effective management.


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http://www.sony-asia.com/article/215901/section/sonycompanyoutline?site=hp_en_SG_i