Using MIS (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134606996
Author: David M. Kroenke, Randall J. Boyle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7.8, Problem 7.6ARQ
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Enterprise processes:
Enterprise processes provide the organization to sustain longer and also it supports the activities performed in various departments.
Example: In a corporate company, the process of recruiting a person supports activities in financial department, the employee’s specialized department, and so on.
Enterprise
This system supports more than one enterprise processes.
Challenges in upgrading Enterprise Information Systems:
There are five challenges in upgrading enterprise information systems. They are:
- Collaborative Management
- Requirements Gaps
- Transition Problems
- New technology
- Employee resistance
Collaborative management:
Collaborative management is nothing but the management working in groups which plans, co-ordinate, and monitor the organization. Here, there is no a single boss in enterprise application. If any problem occurs, they resolve on their own.
Requirement Gaps:
In an enterprise system, it is difficult to identify requirements. Even if the requirements are identified, the main challenge is to decide what to do with the identified needs.
Transition Problems:
Transitioning one enterprise system to a new enterprise system is a very difficult process. It requires suitable planning and training.
New Technology:
If any new technology arrives, it affects the enterprise system because it may be developed in such a way that it overcomes all the challenges.
Employee resistance:
Employees resist change because it requires struggles and causes fear.
Collaborative Enterprise system:
Enterprise system must be collaborative because to resolve the clashes...
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Chapter 7 Solutions
Using MIS (10th Edition)
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