This paper focuses on the impact of Management of Information Systems (MIS) on Boeing. In this endeavor, it highlights the new technologies that will most likely impact on the organization and structure. In addition, the paper discusses possible impacts of new technological advancement on the company, to remain competitive in the face of the new technological developments. In this regard, the paper reflects on the possible strategies that Boeing is likely to adapt so that it remains competitive that is, by introducing new technological developments. Finally, with such a move of adapting or not adapting the new technology, this research paper looks at risks that are associated with both moves that the company might opt for. Asemi observe that Management Information System (MIS) is one of the information systems that is computer based. Besides, Asemi defines MIS as “an organizational method of providing past, present and project information related to internal operations and external intelligences. It supports the planning, control and operation functions of an organization by furnishing uniform information in the proper time frame to assist the decision makers,” (2011). The aim of MIS is to satisfy the general information need of the entire manager in an organization. Before the advent of computers, the process of decision-making was one that was full of built-in advantages and ad hoc methods. Computers technologies have changed the landscape of the decision-making process completely by making the process less demanding and easy to undertake. The reason for this situation is that information technology has made access to information more automated, efficient, effective, timely, and less ambiguous. Consequently, the ordinary t... ... middle of paper ... ...s and partly, to gain a competitive advantages in the global market. Thus, the company spends billions of dollars in innovative research activities to add new knowledge into the existing knowledge. In conclusion, Boeing employs the use of information technology in virtually all its processes and systems, to ensure that the ever-increasing customer demands and expectations are met in a timely manner. References Asemi, A. (2011). The Role of Information Management System (MIS) and Decision Support System (DSS) for Managers’ Decision Making Process. International Journal of Business Management, 164-173. Kurtz, D. L. (2011). Contemporary Marketing 2011. Mason: Cengage Learning. Stergiou, C., & Siganos, D. (2011, August 6). Neural Networks. Retrieved August 6, 2011, from Neural Networks: http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~nd/surprise_96/journal/vol4/cs11/report.html
As airline industry is a competitive marketplace, the airline companies use new technologies to improve their efficiency and decrease the overhead costs, including ‘advanced aircraft engine technology, IT solutions, and mobile technology’ (Cederholm 2014). The technology changes including technology improvement, new innovation and disruptive technology. The disruptive technology need to meet the characteristics of ‘simplicity, convenience, accessibility and affordability’ (Christensen 1995). The technology changes would bring both opportunities and threats to airline companies. Since Labour cost and fuel costs occupy 50% of most airlines operating cost (Groot 2014). Therefore, if new technologies could be disruptive in the two aspects, there will be important changes to current airline
This paper analyzes the goals and actions of Boeing by analyzing its critical success factors as well as its strategic roadmap.
Iskandar, M., & Salleh, N. A. M. (2010). IT Governance in Airline Industry: A Multiple Case Study. International Journal of Digital Society, 1(4), 308-314.
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Technology for any aerospace company is important, and this very much holds true for Boeing. Since its inception Boeing has been at the forefront of aviation technology. They introduced the first modern airliner with the Boeing 247 model (http://www.boeing.com/history/boeing/m247.html). During World War II Boeing manufactured the premier bomber planes based on the model 247 the bomber Boeing designed was so good that even their rivals Lockheed Martin, and Douglas aircraft agreed to manufacture them also. Following the end of the war Boeing suffered significant financial losses from their defense division this experience forced the company to reinvent themselves, and that they did. In the 1950s during the Korean War Boeing started to develop guided missiles. This technolog...
O'Brien, James A., and George M. Marakas. 2011. Management information systems / James A. O'Brien, George M. Marakas. n.p.: New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2011., 2011.
Information Management has to do with capturing information, efficient planning, organizing and evaluating the information to interpret for an organization to make well informed decisions. (Hinton, 2006) The main reason organizations depend on information is to improve its overall management in order to yield significant operational benefits in all areas of the organization and importantly its overall efficiency, competitiveness and responsiveness. The improvements either need expansion in the amount of information required or implementing a new information management system.(Power, 1983) The information management system is effective in organizations when the activities are shared amongst various groups, preparing them for change in the information system by identifying problems and evaluating it and gradually integrating actions in the project for successful implementation. (Bass, 1983), (Mintzberg, Rasinghami and Theoret 1976). Most organizations believe Information Technology and Information Management is the same but according to Hinton (2006), while Information Technology is an important role in an organization. Information Management is broader it helps the organization to build, maintain and re-build its business processes and information system.
Next, the management information systems are business functions like accounting and human resources, which moves information about people, products, and processes across the company which facilitates decision making and problem solving (Baltzan, p.14) Electronic communications such as Facebook and Twitter have provided many new tools to ...
Which of the three generic strategies (Cost leadership, Differentiation, and Focus) is JetBlue following? Discuss how information systems is used in JetBlue to support its strategy.
Ackoff identifies five assumptions commonly made by designers of management information systems (MIS). With these assumptions, Ackoff argues that these assumptions are in most cases not justified cases, and often lead to major deficiencies in the resulting systems, i.e. "Management Misinformation Systems." To overcome these assumptions and the deficiencies which result from them, Ackoff recommends that management information system should be imbedded in a management control system.
...l the information needs of the organization can be met by a comprehensive information highway, available to all internal and external stakeholders. The vision is to improve personal productivity at all levels by the effective use of this technology. An attempt has been made to develop a road-map for the future growth of IT in Indian Railways. Conditions today are ripe for them to obtain the benefits of IT, since general awareness of the technology is high, and its benefits have been proven. A commitment to utilize the Human Resource and IT appropriately in the organization already exists. Funding has been increasing this year, and should not be a major constraint in the future. Therefore the organizational thrust should be to ensure that the resources human as well as technology are allocated wisely, in a planned manner, the vision concretized, and followed through.
Singh, Y. & Chauhan, A. (2009). Neural networks in data mining. Journal of Theoretical and
Boeing moved for right track. They decided to compete with other global brands in terms of public image and goodwill. As Phil Condit, Boeing CEO and chairman, announced at Farnborough air show in 2000, this company goals are focusing on: running healthy core businesses, leverage the company’s strength into both new products and services, and open new frontiers. Achieving these major goals can improve Boeing public image both domestically and internationally. There are other areas of weakness existed within this company such as adaptation to new business and communication methods. Boeing must have more participation in areas of public to prove that it is seeing beyond the traditional boundaries.
Turning to the issues related to information handling, the definition of the information management should be mentioned. According to Hinton’s perspective (2006, p.57) the information management is “the conscious process of gathering information”. A brief overview of the presumable information sources in a high-technology company can help to outline the situation. T...
Laudon C. & J. Laudon (2003: 5th edition) Essentials of Management Information Systems. London: Prentice Hall International Limited