MGMT 107 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Database Design, Terabyte, Switching Barriers
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How does organizational strategy determine information systems structure. Task descriptions for primary activities of value chain. Central processing unit (cpu) the brain: dual/quad processor. Cpu is 32 or 64 bit: higher = more effcevitely use 4gb of memory. Thick (fat) client perform bulk of data processing in client/server app. Specifically developed for one platform, take full advantage of all device feature. Web apps: application stored on remote server and delivered over the internet through a browser interface. Thin vs thick clients: thin is designed to be small so bulk of data is processed on server. License: right to use specified number of copies, limits vendor"s liability. Supplier"s bargaining power: stronger: studio has information of sales at stores, unchanged: competitiveness in film making industry has not changed. Buyer"s bargaining power: stronger, customers have more choices, weaker, as quality of dvd has improved, it attracts more customers. Threat of substitutes: stronger, video on demand, even piracy, is cheaper.
