INF220: IS Principles Ashford university week 2

NF220: IS Principles Ashford university week 2

 

Ashford 3: – Week 2

 

Discussions

 

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1. Role of BPR

   What is the role of business process reengineering (BPR) in enhancing competitiveness? Give examples to illustrate your answer. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

2. Hardware and Software Selection

   Why is selecting computer hardware and software for the organization an important business decision? What factors should be considered? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Assignments

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Identifying Opportunities Select a company described in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, or another reputable business application. Visit the company’s Web site to find additional information about that company and see how the firm is using the Web. On the basis of this information, briefly identify important business processes and the firm’s business strategy. Suggest information systems that might give that particular business a competitive advantage, including those based on Internet technology. Your paper should be two double-spaced pages in length (excluding title page) and in APA format. Be sure to integrate vocabulary from the text to demonstrate your understanding of concepts.