...INDIVIDUAL WORK #1 • ANALYZING A BUSINESS SYSTEM 1. Find a description in a computer or business magazine of an information system used by an organization. Look for information about the company on the web to gain further insight into the company, and prepare a brief description of the business. Banco De Oro - The product of a merger heralded as unprecedented in size and scale in the Philippine banking industry, Banco De Oro Unibank (BDO) today represents a firm consolidation of distinct strengths and advantages built over the years by the entities behind its history. More importantly, BDO is an institution that does more than honor its past; it continues to improve on its present, and moves with innovation and dynamism toward an even stronger future. BDO’s reputation as a full-service universal bank remains as formidable as ever. It has the ability to provide a complete array of industry-leading products and services to the retail and corporate markets including Lending (corporate, commercial, consumer, and SME), Deposit-taking, Foreign Exchange, Brokering, Trust and Investments, Credit Cards, Corporate Cash Management and Remittances. Through its subsidiaries, the Bank offers Leasing and Financing, Investment Banking, Private Banking, Bancassurance, Insurance Brokerage and Stock Brokerage services. Its institutional strengths and value-added products and services hold the key to its successful business relationships with customers. On the...
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...Individual-Internet Tools at Dirt Bikes IT / 205 – Management of Information Systems The management at Dirt Bikes is concerned with how much is being spent on communication with people regarding the developments in the motorcycle industry and global economy. A potential alternative to how they are communicating today is making the internet their primary source of how they research, communicate and market their business. The assessment will conclude what would be more of a savings for the company, provide a recommendation of how Dirt Bikes can benefit from what the proposal, provide at least two tools that would be helpful and provide the benefit to the organization of wireless access to employees. Today Dirt Bikes may be losing potential customers and not obtaining the up to date information because the internet is not their primary source of data. Based on my assessment using the internet will help Dirt Bikes find information about the global economy and the motor cycle industry on a global scale. This assessment discovered problems already existing in Dirt Bike's communications and information retrieval systems, the proposal will provide the best solutions. It will analyze the kind of internet tools and technologies that best benefit both the company, its employees, and meet all of their stated current and projected future needs. This paper will attempt to go over intranet systems, as well as other methods that the company can use to meets...
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... DIRT BIKES USA RUNNING CASE STUDY 1. What are the company’s goals and culture? Dirt Bikes USA is a small company headquartered in Carbondale, Colorado that manufactures and sells its own brand of off-road motorcycles. It was founded in 1991 to produce dirt bikes that could be customized for racing and off-road recreational riding using the best quality components and parts from all over the world. The company has continued to grow and now faces a new set of challenges and opportunities. 2. What products and services does Dirt Bikes USA provide? How many types of products and services are available to customers? How does Dirt Bike USA sell its products? Dirt Bikes’ founders realized that the most popular dirt bikes were foreign brands and wanted to capitalize on their proximity to the dirt bikes racing circuit and market in the United States. Carl and Steve hoped they could develop bikes that performed and looked better than the competition by using the best custom parts available. Dirt Bikes does not hesitate to use quality components from all over the world. The engines for Dirt Bikes are Rotax engines from Austria and tires are from Dunlop, but many of their parts, such as shock absorbers, front wheel forks, exhaust pipes, and headlights, are from the United States. Dirt Bikes makes its own frames, shaping them to give them the unique spirited style for which the company is noted. The company’s parts and service business accounts for about 15% of its total revenue...
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...Dirt Bike Inc. is a company that manufactures and sells its own brand of off road motorcycles. In order for the company to increase sale, better market, reduce labor, and secure private information some changes have to be made. The meaning of this paper is to provide supervision on how the intranet and information technology services can be beneficial for Dirt Bikes Inc. Companies that start off small, and in time gain success, can only uphold that success by investing a percentage of their yearly profits back into the company. Over the years Dirt Bike has evolved into a profitable company and yet they are still willing to find a new way of increasing sales, and making their company more significant. Dirt Bike has a hundred or more employees that are divided up into different departments. There is a sales team, and marketing, Human Resource department and an engineering and production department. Dirt Bike provides internet access and desktop computers to its staff. But in order to become more effective and to better customer services clients and consumers changes need to be made. In business today it is a necessity for communication channels to be as proficient as possible. Dirt Bikes’ current means of communication is out of date and without further investment in technology, will hold back the operations and growth of the organization. A complete overhaul of the IT communication is recommended. Although there are significant costs associated with implementing a new...
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...Internet Tools at Dirt Bikes Keith B. Fuller Sunday February 20, 2011 IT/205 Mark Cherry Internet Tools at Dirt Bikes One concern on the Dirt Bike management is the cost of their communication processes, and information collection, especially due to the many changes happening in the world economy. The motorcycle business is one of those that will be affected by these changes. Before this concern is addressed, a thorough analysis of the recent communication and information retrieval processes of the company will be performed, in order to come up with the most appropriate IT systems to be incorporated in the company. With the analysis, the right communication and information tools can be chosen properly, in order to cater to the productivity and profitability needs of the company. Some system tools that will be certainly used are intranet, VOIP, wired and wireless data networks. Before incorporating all of those, the management still had to be consulted to decide whether they are willing to spend for those system requirements. Considering the initial analysis produced on the Dirt Bike information system, it was discovered they are already providing their employees with desktop computers that have Internet connections. This is still not enough in creating a smoother and faster information flow in the organization, increasing the productivity of the employers, and providing better access for the real time changes happening in the motorbike industry. From the resources...
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...Dirt Bikes USA was founded in the 1990’s by Carl Schmidt and Steven McFadden. Both experienced dirt bike riders, with engineering backgrounds, they saw a market for modern American made dirt bikes that were competitive with the foreign made cycles by capitalizing on their proximity to the racing circuit in the US. The company has been developing and manufacturing the best off-road, racing motorcycles possible. Noted for their own uniquely designed frames, more suited for off-road handling, they build their own bikes with genuine, quality custom parts & motors from around the world. Currently producing four models, appealing to serious trail and Enduro riders, they are working into the motocross market. Dirt Bikes USA has a very friendly, family atmosphere encouraging teamwork, attention to detail and quality, and continuous learning and innovation. This allows great communication within the company, and with suppliers and customers. Many of its employees are dirt bike racing enthusiasts, which creates a more personal sense of accomplishment to employees that will ultimately also use their products. Presently Dirt Bikes USA manufactures and sells four models of dirt bikes: the Enduro 250 (retail price $3250), the Enduro 550 (retail price $7600), the Moto 300 (retail price $4295), and the Moto 450 (retail price $8995). Product sales are made through a network of 40 distributors concentrated in the Western and Midwestern United States, with a small percentage sold in Europe...
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...Internet tools at Dirt Bikes After reviewing the concerns brought forth by the management of Dirt Bikes in regards to how much money is being spent on communication with people inside and outside of the organization, as well as their ability to gather information on the motorcycle industry and global economy I have come to the conclusion that Dirt Bikes could benefit greatly from internet tools and technology. With the right set of internet tools Dirt Bikes will be able to communicate more efficiently with each other as well as vendors, customers, and others in the industry. In addition to the right set of internet tools Dirt Bikes will also benefit from some changes to the way that they collect and manage their company data. While not specifically an internet tool the first place to start I think is to get the company set up with a local area network. By having a network file server or one computer in the office dedicated as a file server and having it linked to the other computers in the office, management and employees will have an easier time accessing and sharing company data. Additionally having all of the company data stored in one place will make generating reports easier as well as other tasks such as payroll and ordering parts or supplies from their various venders. Having their computers set up on a network will also enable Dirt Bikes to share equipment such as printers. The tools that Dirt Bikes will need in order to set up the network are The network server...
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...McFadden, President and Chief Operating Officer FROM: Raizy Fridman, Management Consultant DATE: November 15, 2015 SUBJECT: Dirt Bikes Knowledge Management CONTEXT Dirt Bikes was founded in 1991 and since then have grown tremendously. They employ over 120 workers, and continue to expand their product line and services offered. They rely on their network of distributors to sell to their retail customers across the globe. Their products are produced with parts from various sellers, and they continually improve upon their services. With all their success, they can definitely use the help of an information system and information technology to improve their organization. Market research has shown that while Dirt Bikes’ management has allowed it to run successfully up until now, they need to update their management information systems if they want to continue their smooth sailing for the remainder of their time. The information world is constantly changing, and Dirt Bikes needs to change with it. While they have many knowledge assets available to them, they need some knowledge assets that are not currently available to them which would provide more business opportunities in the future. PROBLEMS One issue facing the company is the line of communication between employees. The company has a lot of knowledge assets in the fact that their various teams work with each other to design and manufacture the best dirt bikes. They have been doing this successfully for many years. However,...
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...Internet Tools at Dirt Bikes IT/205 8/7/11 Axia College of University of Phoenix Internet Tools at Dirt Bikes Many organizations use the Internet and the Web technology to make their business more productive, efficient, and to cut cost. Developing a central information system (IS) is vital to organizing and storing information pertaining to all company processes. An IS will make the” six important business objectives: operational excellence; new products, services, and business models; customer and supplier intimacy; improved decision-making; competitive advantage; and survival” achievable. (Laudon & Laudon, 2009,p7) “Information systems and technologies are some of the most important tools available to managers for achieving higher levels of efficiency and productivity in business operations.” (Laudon & Laudon, 2009, p7) A firewall is important to have to make a security barrier that ensures that the information within the company’s information systems safe from hackers and access by outside sources. A system’s firewall is just one of many ways a company can ensure the safety of their private information. All employees need to be linked in a way that will make information sharing and communication more efficient. Creating an intranet is one way to do this. Intranets allow the company’s sales and marketing, human resources, and manufacturing and production departments to have a private and protected network where they can communicate with each other. In order for this...
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...Dirt Bike Internet Accessibility XACC/291 Principles of Accounting II Natascha Bertrand February 9th, 2014 Internet Accessibility The motorcycle industry is one that customers expects for it to continuously grow and always utilize the most recent high quality performance products, materials, dirt bikes, and motorcycles. In order to consistently provide their customers with the best service and most impressive dirt bikes and motorcycles they need to implement an extensive database. This database needs to be cost effective but proficient enough to be beneficial to the profit of the organization. Employees need to have access to the many features the internet and intranet has to offer accompanied with a lot of extra features. The company could increase their sales and productivity just by implementing the right customized software to guarantee improvements across the board. The management of Dirt Bikes, a local motorcycle and dirt bike company wants to implement a way to communicate with customers and staff inside and outside the business organization. The managements also wants to obtain and share information effectively about developments in the motorcycle industry, and throughout the global economy. Also wanting the capabilities to track sales and pricing. A program that allows them to keep track of employees, actively do payroll, and accurately produce financial statements. The internet is not a costly investment, actually it is even easier to use than other forms...
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...Internet Tools at Dirt Bikes IT/205 July 3, 2012 Lo Li Internet Tools at Dirt Bikes Dirt Bike’s management has a concern about how much money is spent on communicating with people inside and outside the organization and obtaining information about developments in the motorcycle industry and the global economy. I am investigating the introduction to an intranet system and how Internet tools and technology could be used to help Dirt Bikes’ employees communicate and obtain information more efficiently by providing recommendations of various Internet tools that could be used to help those in the Dirt Bikes’ company be productive and ultimately try to save them money. Recommendations Since many of the staff already has a computer it means that they can be hooked up to have access to the Internet to perform better on the different tasks that the job include. I would recommend creating a secure and private network called an intranet that can allow an organization to have a network that is protected and private. The intranet helps to keep the information safe by using firewalls to block out the public from gaining access to the company’s private information. A firewall is a form of protection software installed in the computers to create a block on the system to keep the company’s private networks from outsiders. This can be synced to the network infrastructure the company is already using along with an Internet network such a wide-area network (WAN). This will increase the...
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...Dirt Bikes USA’s goal is to create a bike that outperforms and looks better than the competition. Steven McFadden (President) and Carl Schmidt (CEO) strive to make this happen by using the best custom parts available. By using global resources, such as, Rotax engines from Austria and tires from Dunlop. McFadden and Schmidt’s engineering background and enthusiasm for the sport helps them create an informal, team culture where employees, retail customers are urged to help improve the company’s products and services. Dirt Bikes provide the opportunity to create a customized bike for your riding needs. By making their own frames, shaping them and making them uniquely spirited, Customizing done by using quality components from around the world as well as all American parts. These services and parts only account for 15% of the company’s total revenue. The products that are sold at retail price include four different models for endurance racers and for motocross racing. However, Dirt Bikes does not sell directly to retail customers, they are all handled directly by distributors and dealers. The only way to purchase a product or service is through an authorized dealer who potentially setups sales, parts, services, and warranty repairs. Retail purchasing can only occur if a customer resides 50 miles from the nearest authorized dealer. This product is marketed at racing events, where employees are also involved in promoting bikes by racing with them. I do not believe that there...
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...Internet Tools at Dirt Bikes University of Phoenix Dirt Bikes is a global bike company that provides merchandise as well as support, tips and tools to its wide range of customers. Dirt Bikes has been in business since 1985 and has really doubled in size in the past 5 year. The company board members and senior staff have been looking for additional ways to grow Dirt Bikes even more, with the hopes of turning this business and to a multimillion dollar company. After reviewing the company’s business model I have come up with several ways to assist Dirt Bike with the growth of the business. As it stands Dirt Bikes has 3 store fronts and 2 50,000 feet warehouses that manufacturing is performed out of. Customers must currently come into a store, discuss bike options with employees and place bike orders in the store. The sales representative than plugs in the order on the computer that has been provided. Once the order has been put into the system, another employee at the warehouse begins to build the bike that the customer ordered at the store. Currently this process could take several weeks with a number of follow ups to the customer to ensure that the bike is being built to the customer’s satisfaction. My proposal is to continue to have a store front but also to create a global website, whereby anyone can go online to the Dirt Bike’s website and from their home computer, laptop or even from a smart phone build their own bike right online. Once all the specifications...
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...Dirt Bike Recommendations The concerns presented by Dirt Bike’s management regarding the cost of communication and keeping up with the latest industry developments can be easily solved by getting rid of outdated modes of communication and investing in current technology. In order to take advantage of new technology management may have to upgrade the current computer system to be compatible with current software. The company should take a look into the advantages of Intranet. Intranet is like the Internet except that it is a private and protected network for use by employees only. The use of Intranet will help to increase employee productivity by allowing them to access information faster. Being able to access information faster will help to improve customer service from the Sales and Marketing departments. If Dirt Bike also uses a Web browser interface employees can access data in the database from any workstation allowing them to perform their jobs more accurately and efficiently. Intranets are also a good tool to improve communication within an organization. Each department will be able to be kept up-to-date on current information, strategies and decisions. Salesmen would be able to post leads, share product information and training videos. HR would be able to store documents like handbooks, insurance benefit changes, sales and marketing strategies, company policies and so much more. The marketing department would be able to post the latest marketing trends...
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