San Jose State UniversityBUS 188Chapter 1 Homework

Using Your Knowledge: 1-1 to 1-3 (Individual Assignment) 1-1.a. I think non-routine skills are really important. Collaboration help me a lot. If rate my own non-routine skills bad to good, there are Ability to Experime ...

Using Your Knowledge: 1-1 to 1-3 (Individual Assignment) 1-1.a. I think non-routine skills are really important. Collaboration help me a lot. If rate my own non-routine skills bad to good, there are Ability to Experiment, Systems Thinking, Abstract Reasoning, Collaboration. I good at Collaboration because I trust my teammates and I always listen carefully and talk carefully. On the other hand, I fear of failure prohibited discussion of new ideas. So, the ability to experiment is lack in. b. My major is Accounting and Finance. I think the most important in my future job endeavors is Systems Thinking. Because I need to see the process of money running behind things. c. I think it should start with MBA (IT). Because today's environment depends on technology, and a hardware hiccup or software delay can also have a big impact on the company. Organizations in every industry rely on IT managers to keep running smoothly, solve problems, and respond to emergencies. 1-2.a. SJSU's total enrollment was 32,828 in fall 2018, and 2,037 professors. And everyone must use SJSU system. So, the value of network is (32828+2037) ^2=1,215,568,225. b. I know an organization in China, its name is called “Baihe”. Baihe.com is a Chinese online dating service. The initial dating organizations were local physical stores. With the development and popularity of the Internet, more and more people use the Internet, so dating websites and dating software were developed for the information age. c. I do not think so. The world economy is growing every year, but not as fast as doubles. d. I do not think YouTube Music can give stiff competition to Spotify and Apple Music. Because I am listening to music every day, I think most people who listening everyday just use one APP. So, Spotify and Apple Music already got a lot of fans. There are must have a competition with three APP, but not stiff. 1-3.a. Characteristics of data are accurate, timely, relevant, just sufficient, and worth its cost. Characteristics of information are accuracy, completeness, consistency, uniqueness, and timeliness. b. I weigh more completeness of information. Because the integrity of the information ensures a safe and smooth flow. d. I categorize this statement as a data. Because this statement is relevant and just sufficient. e. “In the spring of 2019, MIS is the most important subject in your business school” Collaboration: 1-4 to 1-8 (Group Assignment - every individual to submit) 1-4. Abstract reasoning. a. Define abstract reasoning and explain why it is an important skill for business professionals. Abstract reasoning is the ability to construct and use a model or representation. Being able to construct a model or representation of a complicated situation through abstract reasoning is an essential skill for business professionals, who frequently must make decisions under uncertain and highly complex situations. This is a highly marketable skill. b. Explain how a list of items in inventory and their quantity on hand is an abstraction of a physical inventory. The inventory list and quantity on hand is a representation of the actual items on shelves in the warehouse. c. Give three other examples of abstractions commonly used in business. Student answers will vary, but some examples include projects plans, budgets, and business process models. d. Explain how Jennifer failed to demonstrate effective abstract-reasoning skills. Jennifer was unable to develop a model of the firm’s supply chain. She developed a model that made no sense and had goods placed in inventory before they were even ordered