Oz/Management Information Systems

Oz/Management Information Systems, 6th edition Part cutting Projects Part 1, The Information Age 1. Review the Gardeners+ part- and chapter-opening cases. Make a heel of the inputs, processing, and outputs the owners must do. Now, armed with your list, go online to research a computer strategycomputer, printer, and any peripheral equipmentthat you think will meet Gardeners+s needs. organize that information in a spreadsheet that could be attached to the Financial instalment of Gardeners+s stemma plan.Remember, the banker will review the plan to determine the courses funding needs. 2. Gardeners+ constantly needs to review its business to have intercourse up with new ideas to compete in the gardening business. Review epithet 2. 1 on page 43 of the book, which lists eight ways to advance a competitive advantage. You, Amanda, Mary, and Ed will be meeting to buckle under some strategic plans for maintaining Gardeners+s existing business and expanding into new areas. Do some res earch online or in business magazines to see how applied science is being used in the gardening industry.Brainstorm some new uses for technology, too. For example, restaurants could consider customers electronic menus and allow them to check items off electronically on a tablet PC. Come up with two new ideas for Gardeners+ to remain competitive. 3. Chapter 3 focuses on the use of information technology in various business functions. Review the business functions that Gardeners+ needs to carry out and make a list. Go online to research an application that will support as many another(prenominal) of Gardeners+s functions as possible. Explain why you believe this application is a good choice.