Assignment # 4

1) In the E-Administrator case study, what were the problems with the old system? How were they solved?

2) Is E-Administrator an Intranet? Why? How could it become an Extranet?

3) For your company, answer the following as part of the business strategy post on your blog:

a) What kinds of e-Commerce are used?

b) What types of internet business models are used?

c) What type of marketing mix does it adopt?

d) What payments systems are used?

The case study is also available on Unit 9 E-Business on the course materials.
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Submission:
1) In the E-administrator case study, what were the problems with the old system? How were they solved?
Problems:
• The system consisted of some input screen and output report, and was mostly used to print mailing labels.
• The system had very poor interface and did not provide for ad-hoe reporting
• The system did not provide with the ability to monitor student progress
• Coordinators couldn’t indentify and follow up on students with missing prerequisite courses, and failing academic requirements
Solution:
They created a Program using widely available technologies, like Visual Inderv and JavaScript that was able to support data entry, do analysis, and generate reports. They use Microsoft web servers using a single PC with its own IP for their PWS. The system was built with existing hardware, software, and labor so it was done in house so no additional cost.
2) Is E-Administrator an Intranet? Why? How could it become an Extranet?
• An E-Administrator is an intranet. An E-Administrator is a way the company’s convert all of their paper records into electronic records. It is all of the mechanisms that convert one to the other. An Intranet is a secure network that allows people who have access to view whatever information is available. This is similar to a group of people who work for a business and can see all the records. Therefore, and E-Administrator is and Intranet. This could become and extranet in only a few cases. If it is information that is about health records or other personal information, it would not be wise to use an E-Administrator as an extranet. When it comes to information that could be passed along to vendors and others who can use the information it would be a valuable tool to have.


3) For your company, answer the following as part of the business strategy post on your blog:
a) What kinds of e-Commerce are used?
• Apple sells their products to Customers, Businesses and even Government.
• B2C
• B2B
• B2G
b) What types of internet business models are used?
• Apple uses Business to Consumer, Business to Business on their internet model.
c) What type of marketing mix does it adopt?
• Online Ads often seen in CNN, NY Times, and Tech Blogs.
d) What payments systems are used?
• Apple accepts Credit/Debit Card, Gift Cards, Bill me Later on their website.