Briefly discuss the four trends under the Technology environment in your wiki page. This is going to be your first posting. Please leave a link here to your wiki page. :)
You may want to likewise predict what could be a possible new trend in this environment. Why did you consider this? - mavic pineda
Monday, May 28, 2007
Notes on the External Business Environment
On Business Ecosystem
“The point about ecosystems is that they appear to follow biological rules rather than machine-like rules. They require flexibility because relationships change more frequently; they are more organic. Relationships and coevolution require a different corporate mindset from the command-and-control mindset of the past.”
This is a good insight from McNurlin and Sprague. Business lives are becoming a simbiotic thing. Businesses have to look after each other more than kill each other.
On Decapitalization
“The point about ecosystems is that they appear to follow biological rules rather than machine-like rules. They require flexibility because relationships change more frequently; they are more organic. Relationships and coevolution require a different corporate mindset from the command-and-control mindset of the past.”
This is a good insight from McNurlin and Sprague. Business lives are becoming a simbiotic thing. Businesses have to look after each other more than kill each other.
What do you think of this?...
On Decapitalization
The knowledge in people’s heads---
“ without talent, ideas dwindle, the new-product pipeline shrivels up, and the company becomes less competitive”
“ without talent, ideas dwindle, the new-product pipeline shrivels up, and the company becomes less competitive”
Take the case of Starbucks Phils. In Starbucks, they hire most of these baristas not for the love of coffee but how they can think of more ways to improve, mix and match these coffees. They even give exams to test how good the barista is. So if a barista wears a black apron, she or he is a coffee master.
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I just hope Rustan and Starbucks Phils give Barako a chance in their menu. For the information of everyone, Barako is not a robusta, it's a Liberica, the big bean with strong scent, originally believed from Spain. And my personal opinion, Barako is not a gourmet coffee, it's better as an everyday coffee. :)
Friday, May 18, 2007
Foreword
As ICTM students, try to see the opportunity of gaining more from the various resources that this topic or course has to offer. Develop sensitivity to be adept on what's happening in our environment, cultural changes that affect our way of life and how technology can be used to improve our way of life. Don't lose sight of what is practical, what is rational and what works for us.
Let's also find wisdom in humour. It's when we laugh at our mistakes and rise from our failures that we get to keep our feet on the ground. (It sounds good but not so logical.. :) Hmmm..
Let's learn and have fun in this course..
Let's also find wisdom in humour. It's when we laugh at our mistakes and rise from our failures that we get to keep our feet on the ground. (It sounds good but not so logical.. :) Hmmm..
Let's learn and have fun in this course..
Food for the Thoughts and the Heart
From the Seven Years of Highly Defective People by Scott Adams (1999).
Useful References
Prepared by Mavic Pineda for the MOFTECH course.
This WEEK in TECH. http://www.twit.tv - This is an internet radio led by Leo Laporte, has relevant discussions of current technology trends and happenings.
CNET Podcast Central. http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11455_7-6333605-1.html - This is another site with a bountiful source of podcasts on the latest technology and mobile devices. The show is hosted by Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont.
ZDnet. http://podcasts.zdnet.com/ - This is another site with useful podcasts on current technology trends.
Find any book of Scott Adams, a famous cartoonist. Get to learn of his characters like Dilbert, an engineer and his dog, Dogbert.
Information Systems Management in Practice (2002) International Edition. Barbara McNurlin and Ralph H. Sprague. Prentice-hall.
Cases on Strategic Management in the Philippine Setting (2003). Emerlinda Roman (Editor). UP Press.
Management Information Systems (2002) International Edition). James o'Brien. McGraw-Hill.
This WEEK in TECH. http://www.twit.tv - This is an internet radio led by Leo Laporte, has relevant discussions of current technology trends and happenings.
CNET Podcast Central. http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11455_7-6333605-1.html - This is another site with a bountiful source of podcasts on the latest technology and mobile devices. The show is hosted by Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont.
ZDnet. http://podcasts.zdnet.com/ - This is another site with useful podcasts on current technology trends.
Find any book of Scott Adams, a famous cartoonist. Get to learn of his characters like Dilbert, an engineer and his dog, Dogbert.
Information Systems Management in Practice (2002) International Edition. Barbara McNurlin and Ralph H. Sprague. Prentice-hall.
Cases on Strategic Management in the Philippine Setting (2003). Emerlinda Roman (Editor). UP Press.
Management Information Systems (2002) International Edition). James o'Brien. McGraw-Hill.
Major Course Requirements
MIDTERM PROJECT (20%) - A Case Study on the Management of Technology
This case study is a comprehensive analysis of how technology was used (or misused) in a given organizational situation. The study should include how the firm underwent planning, who are the people involved in the planning and decision-making, and the impact to the target users and/or beneficiaries of the system.
The midterm requirement entails looking for a company that recently engaged or was involved in the use or introduction of a new technology or system or set of applications.
Schedule of Deliverables
Sep 25 - submission of company material and contact persons.
Oct 2 - draft of the paper
Oct 9-11 - class case study presentation in podcast format and submission of the podcast.
Midterm paper specs to follow.
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FINAL PROJECT (20%) - A Proposed Document Management Workflow
Document Management System or EDMS is one of the relevant, progressive use of technology to handle information resources. In this regard that the focus of the final project is the development of a DMW model/design with an accompanying set of screen deaigns.
The Final Project is focused on one of the most important activity in the organization, management of information resources. And this can be done through document management in a firm. In this project, the study groups are required to look for a unit or an office that is in need of a document management system. The group may opt to use the same office they have used in the midterm requirement.
The study group will have to model the existing and proposed, new workflow (using UML) and create the necessary screen designs.
Please go to this link for a free copy of Visual-Paradigm UML - http://www.visual-paradigm.com/.
Schedule of Deliverables
Nov 6 - submission of company material.
Nov 13 - submission of DMS model diagram.
*consultation schedule to be arranged.
Nov 27 - start of project demo in class.
Project Demo prescribes smart casual attire. Project demo takes place from 10-12mins.
Final Project Specs
I. Background of the Unit/Office
II. Existing Document Workflow Process
III. Proposed Document WorkflowProcess
include the diagram/s
IV. Proposed Screen Flow
V. Conclusion/Recommendation
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This case study is a comprehensive analysis of how technology was used (or misused) in a given organizational situation. The study should include how the firm underwent planning, who are the people involved in the planning and decision-making, and the impact to the target users and/or beneficiaries of the system.
The midterm requirement entails looking for a company that recently engaged or was involved in the use or introduction of a new technology or system or set of applications.
Schedule of Deliverables
Sep 25 - submission of company material and contact persons.
Oct 2 - draft of the paper
Oct 9-11 - class case study presentation in podcast format and submission of the podcast.
Midterm paper specs to follow.
=================================
FINAL PROJECT (20%) - A Proposed Document Management Workflow
Document Management System or EDMS is one of the relevant, progressive use of technology to handle information resources. In this regard that the focus of the final project is the development of a DMW model/design with an accompanying set of screen deaigns.
The Final Project is focused on one of the most important activity in the organization, management of information resources. And this can be done through document management in a firm. In this project, the study groups are required to look for a unit or an office that is in need of a document management system. The group may opt to use the same office they have used in the midterm requirement.
The study group will have to model the existing and proposed, new workflow (using UML) and create the necessary screen designs.
Please go to this link for a free copy of Visual-Paradigm UML - http://www.visual-paradigm.com/.
Schedule of Deliverables
Nov 6 - submission of company material.
Nov 13 - submission of DMS model diagram.
*consultation schedule to be arranged.
Nov 27 - start of project demo in class.
Project Demo prescribes smart casual attire. Project demo takes place from 10-12mins.
Final Project Specs
I. Background of the Unit/Office
II. Existing Document Workflow Process
III. Proposed Document WorkflowProcess
include the diagram/s
IV. Proposed Screen Flow
V. Conclusion/Recommendation
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
Midterm Project Requirement
DOCUMENT OUTLINE
I. The Company
1. Brief Profile of the Company
2. Vision/Mission
3. Short History
4. Products and Services
II. The Company Case Study
1. Business Function in Focus – describe the set of functions involved in the case study; the work unit and the workforce involved and their process involvement
2. The Planning Approach of the Firm– include the method, cycle and how the plans are formalized
3. Key players in Planning – include the level of accountability of the key players in the decision-making process
4. Present Problems/ Changes – describe the recent technological or process or business changes, issues or problems faced by the work unit.
5. System/Technology Solutions and Issues- describe the application or system or technology employed by the office as a solution to the problems/changes.
Include the major issues faced by the office in the initial implementation of the new system?
6. Assessment of Impact to the Firm – discuss the prevailing perceptions and views of the members of the work unit.
Does the existing planning approach match the current process of decision-making?
Is the solution beneficial to the company or its prospective beneficiaries?
Does the company and the users/beneficiaries have the same or almost the same perceived rewards and benefits with the new system/technologies?
Can the return on investment be covered at an earlier or scheduled time?
PODCAST
Each group is required to come up with a 7-10minute podcast ( including intro music, bloopers, sponsors and closing remarks) in MP3 format. The podcast should discuss the case study in focus following an internet radio or netcast format. The outcome may come as a summarized broadcast assessment or a panel discussion. Listen to TWIT or ZDNet podcasts to have an idea.
The study groups are recommended to use Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/), a free audio editor and recorder.
The podcast is 50% of the midterm grade requirement and the basis of the class open forum. No podcast on the deadline means no class case presentation. The podcast may be loaded in your music player or cellphone and should be in MP3 format, labeled properly. The whole class will listen to the podcast. Clarity of the output is important and will allow other people to understand the discussion better. Use of Filipino statements are allowed to give emphasis to a point in the discussion or to entice listeners.
Schedule of Deliverables
June 7 - submission of company material and contact persons.
June 21 - draft of the paper
July 10 - class case study presentation in podcast format and submission of the podcast.
I. The Company
1. Brief Profile of the Company
2. Vision/Mission
3. Short History
4. Products and Services
II. The Company Case Study
1. Business Function in Focus – describe the set of functions involved in the case study; the work unit and the workforce involved and their process involvement
2. The Planning Approach of the Firm– include the method, cycle and how the plans are formalized
3. Key players in Planning – include the level of accountability of the key players in the decision-making process
4. Present Problems/ Changes – describe the recent technological or process or business changes, issues or problems faced by the work unit.
5. System/Technology Solutions and Issues- describe the application or system or technology employed by the office as a solution to the problems/changes.
Include the major issues faced by the office in the initial implementation of the new system?
6. Assessment of Impact to the Firm – discuss the prevailing perceptions and views of the members of the work unit.
Does the existing planning approach match the current process of decision-making?
Is the solution beneficial to the company or its prospective beneficiaries?
Does the company and the users/beneficiaries have the same or almost the same perceived rewards and benefits with the new system/technologies?
Can the return on investment be covered at an earlier or scheduled time?
PODCAST
Each group is required to come up with a 7-10minute podcast ( including intro music, bloopers, sponsors and closing remarks) in MP3 format. The podcast should discuss the case study in focus following an internet radio or netcast format. The outcome may come as a summarized broadcast assessment or a panel discussion. Listen to TWIT or ZDNet podcasts to have an idea.
The study groups are recommended to use Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/), a free audio editor and recorder.
The podcast is 50% of the midterm grade requirement and the basis of the class open forum. No podcast on the deadline means no class case presentation. The podcast may be loaded in your music player or cellphone and should be in MP3 format, labeled properly. The whole class will listen to the podcast. Clarity of the output is important and will allow other people to understand the discussion better. Use of Filipino statements are allowed to give emphasis to a point in the discussion or to entice listeners.
Schedule of Deliverables
June 7 - submission of company material and contact persons.
June 21 - draft of the paper
July 10 - class case study presentation in podcast format and submission of the podcast.
The Wiki Page Requirement
All groups are required to create a Wiki page about a relevant, contemporary information management resource, technology or tool RELATED to your REPORTING TOPIC. Each member of the group is accountable on researching a recent study or application of the given topic and posting a summarized of what she or he has researched on. Appropriate references and/or links to relevant sites may be included.
The objective of this requirement is to encourage research on various IM solutions and analytical group discussions on relevant IM resource trend. This wiki page will also serve as a reference to the other Moftech groups. Please use http://www.wikispaces.com/ for your page. You may set your wiki page as public or exclusive to registered users.
The group wiki page should be up by May 31, 2007.
Please post also the group paper on the topic--Open Source vs. Windows in your page.
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The objective of this requirement is to encourage research on various IM solutions and analytical group discussions on relevant IM resource trend. This wiki page will also serve as a reference to the other Moftech groups. Please use http://www.wikispaces.com/ for your page. You may set your wiki page as public or exclusive to registered users.
The group wiki page should be up by May 31, 2007.
Please post also the group paper on the topic--Open Source vs. Windows in your page.
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