Reference No: CISG0016Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case provides information on the Information Technology development and applications in Egypt, and the initiatives taken by the Egyptian Government to promote the use of IT. It discusses the setting up of the cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) in 1985-86, and its growth during the next seven ... More
Reference No: CISG0007TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This paper traces the evolution of information technology applications in the last three decades. A review of the impact of IT on Indian organizations suggests that we have failed to harness the full potential of this technology. The need for a planned approach to IT applications is discussed. Some approaches ... More
Reference No: CISG0014TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This is the seventh note in a series of seven notes on QBasic. The topics discussed in this note are: (i) need for external data files, (ii) different types of file organization, (iii) structure of sequential files, (iv) opening and closing a file, (v) how to create new sequential file, ( ... More
Reference No: CISG0018Pages: 9Published on: 22, March, 1994
Abstract: Landscape greenery and wide roads greet visitors as they enter the S$ 20 million, 7.8 hectare complex of warehouses in the Yap Chwee Hock Distribution Park (YCH DistriPark) in Tuas, Singapore. The YCH DistriPark is equipped with a high density racking system and a S$ 5.4 million state of the art storage and ... More
Reference No: CISG0019Pages: 11Published on: 11, April, 1994
Abstract: Development Bank of Singapore undertook a major business planning exercise in the mid 1980s, as a part of its overall strategy, to gain a distinct competitive advantage in the banking industry. The bank adopted a strategy to rely on IT to support its business strategy growth by concentrating equally on ... More
Reference No: CISG0021TECPages: 11Published on: 6, June, 1994
Abstract: This note discusses a conceptual framework for Decision Support Systems. It traces the evolution of DSS based on two disparate approaches to management decisions that can be labelled as the Management Science Approach and the Behavioural Sciences approach. The note also discusses the basic characteristics of Decision Support System and ... More
Reference No: CISG0022Pages: 39Published on: 20, October, 1994
Abstract: Grameen Bank, Bangladesh has seen an impressive growth in the last decade. It is targeted at the poorest of the poor in Bangladesh, by extending loans to them for the purchase of assets that would enable them to increase their income. In its philosophy and operations, the bank is different ... More
Reference No: CISG0023Pages: 13Published on: 23, October, 1994
Abstract: The case describes the process of development and implementation of a major application namely the Computer Automated Services System (CASS) in Telekom Malaysia, Malaysia. CASS is an integrated application covering invoicing, billing, work order generation and fault monitoring, which has provided both, financial benefits and improvement in quality of services, ... More
Reference No: CISG0025Pages: 28Published on: 11, January, 1995
Abstract: This case describes the major Information Technology applications in Manila Electric Company (Meralco). The case highlights the organizational context in which these applications have been developed. It discusses the scope, characteristics, computing platforms and the organizational issues involved in the implementation of these applications. It describes the changes in Manila's ... More
Reference No: CISG0024Pages: 18Published on: 11, January, 1995
Abstract: The case describes the IT portfolio in Bangkok Bank Limited, Thailand. It describes the organizational context and the associated IT concerns. It highlights the issues in the context of changing technology and a financial services market that is rapidly undergoing deregulation. ... More
Reference No: CISG0026TECPages: 3Published on: 3, February, 1995
Abstract: This Technical Note brings out the need for EDI applications in Port Management and shows the benefits of EDI application at the Singapore port. ... More
Reference No: CISG0027Pages: 12Published on: 20, March, 1995
Abstract: The case details the evolution, in BAL, of computer application, since its inception. Very specific details related to kind of applications, hardware, software and the computerization policy of BAL are described. ... More
