Introduction to Information Systems 5th Canadian Edition by R. Kelly Rainer solution manual
Level: Medium
Section/Learning Objective: Section 1.4/Learning Objective 4
Bloom’s Category: Analysis
AACSB Category: Technology
Problem-Solving Activities
1. Visit some websites that offer employment opportunities in IT. Prominent examples are : www.dice.com, www.monster.com, www.collegerecruiter.com, www.careerbuilder.com, www.career.com, and www.simplyhired.com. Compare the IT salaries offered to accountants, marketing personnel, financial personnel, operations personnel, and human resources personnel. For other information on IT salaries check Computerworld’s annual salary survey.
ANSWER:
Students will provide comparisons about IT positions (suggest classifications—analyst, developers, support) and salary ranges using the sites listed.
Level: Easy
Section/Learning Objective: Section 1.1/Learning Objective 1
Bloom’s Category:
AACSB Category:
2. Visit www.canadapost.ca.
Find out what information is available to customers before they send a package.
ANSWER:
The site provides a detailed interface to interact with the company and information about its multitude of services.
Find out about the “package tracking” system.
ANSWER:
Visit www.canadapost.ca/web/en/kb/details.page?article=learn_more_about_tra&cattype=kb&cat=receiving&subcat=tracking to get information about the Tracking system and its policies.
Compute the cost of delivering a 25 cm x 50 cm x 38 cm box, weighing 18 kg, from your hometown to Montreal, Quebec (or to Vancouver, British Columbia, if you live in or near Montreal). Compare the fastest delivery against the least cost. How long did this process take? Look into the business services offered by Canada Post. Do they make this process easier when you are a business customer?
ANSWER:
Cost can vary from ~$200 for overnight to $42 for the slowest option.
Level: Easy
Section/Learning Objective: Section 1.1/Learning Objective 1
Bloom’s Category: Knowledge
AACSB Category: Technology
3. Surf the Internet for information about the federal government department Public Safety Canada. Examine the available information and comment on the role of information technologies in the department.
ANSWER:
Students will discuss their findings after searching the Internet.
Level: Easy
Section/Learning Objective: Section 1.3/Learning Objective 3
Bloom’s Category: Knowledge
AACSB Category: Technology
4. Access www.irobot.com, and investigate the company’s education and research robots. Surf the Web for other companies that manufacture robots and compare their products with those of iRobot.
ANSWER:
Students will discuss their findings after searching the site.
Level: Easy
Section/Learning Objective: Section 1.1/Learning Objective 1
Bloom’s Category: Knowledge
AACSB Category: Technology
Closing Case: John Deere Becomes a Technology Company, and It Is Not All Good News
Describe how John Deere’s digital transformation changed its business model.
ANSWER:
John Deere’s traditional business model was based on earning revenue one time, with each sale. The business model was revised to incorporate post-sales analysis and continual revenue-generating opportunities through the use of embedded agriculture technologies.
Level: Easy
Section/Learning Objective: Section 1.4/Learning Objective 4
Bloom’s Category: Application
AACSB Category: Technology
Describe the various applications that John Deere employed in its digital transformation.
ANSWER:
The various applications include:
John Deere embedded GPS receivers into its large farm equipment, which had a primary purpose to aid the farmer in steering and overall more accurate paths.
Machines were then connected to the cloud (a John Deere operations centre), which allowed farmers to monitor and operate machinery, check on the health of crops, and even monitor environmental conditions.
Analysis could be performed using the data to determine when maintenance might be required (predictive analysis). John Deere partnered with businesses to assist in analyzing data, sharing expertise with farmers.
John Deere adopted robotic technology to address crop spraying. The robot can precisely target weeds and therefore reduce the amount of herbicide that farmers use.
Level: Medium
Section/Learning Objective: Section 1.4/Learning Objective 4
Bloom’s Category: Analysis
AACSB Category: Technology