MIS304-HWK1
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Management Information Systems Kyle T. Moody
1.
Read Chapter 1, particularly the opening story, and the four non-routine skills you need to be a successful business student. Write a page of reflective statement describing an example you have encountered in your former work/ study/life experience; how you have utilized the critical thinking, problem solving skills, etc. If you believe this is something you are not strong at, discuss how you plan to improve the skills. Reflecting on my experiences, I recall a project at my previous job where my team was tasked with increasing the efficiency of our production process. This required critical thinking to identify the bottlenecks, problem-solving skills to devise practical solutions, collaboration among team members with diverse expertise, and the willingness to adapt to new technologies that could automate repetitive tasks.
We began by mapping out the entire process, identifying stages that caused delays. Using critical thinking, we hypothesized that automating a specific manual entry system could significantly reduce these delays. To solve this problem, we researched and implemented a software solution that integrated seamlessly with our existing infrastructure. This required learning new software skills and adapting our workflow to accommodate the technology.
Collaboration was key throughout this project. We held regular meetings to brainstorm solutions, share insights from different departments, and update on progress. This collective
effort ensured that the solution was well-rounded and effective.
I recognized that while I was strong in problem-solving and adapting to new technologies, I needed to improve my collaboration skills. I plan to work on this by actively seeking feedback, engaging in more team projects, and practicing active listening to better incorporate others' ideas into solutions.
This experience taught me the value of these non-routine skills in real-world applications, and I am committed to continually developing them throughout my career.
2.
The Spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel file “Ch1-Data” contains records of employee activity on special projects. Open this workbook and examine the data that you find in the three spreadsheets it contains. Try to do some simple calculation (either manually or use excel functions) to obtain the answers for the following questions. 1
Management Information Systems a)
Assume that you manage the Denver plant, and you want to know how much time your employees are spending on each special project. Project
Total HoursWorked
Market Analysis
38
Quota Computation
95
Sourcing Review
87
Production Planning
104
Total
324
b)
You manage the Reno plant, and you want to know how much time your employees are spending on each special project. Project
Total Hours Worked
Sourcing Review
88
Production Planning
50
Quota Computation
90
Total
228
c)
You manage the Quota Computation project in Chicago, and you want to know how much time you spent on that project. Project
Total Hours Worked
Quota Computation
131
Sourcing Review
45
Production Planning
101
2
Management Information Systems d)
You manage the Quota Computation project for all three plants, and you want to know the total time employees have spent on your project. Quota Computation
Hours Worked
Denver
95
Chicago
131
Reno
90
Total Hours Worked (All Locations)
316
3.
In class lab: Follow your professor’s guide in class to complete the design of an excel sheet for Vera. (File: MISExcelCase-YogaStudio.doc) 3
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