Managing international information system

This PPT is on Managing International Information System

1. MANAGING INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM SUBHANKAR DE MBA 2 ND SEM NIT SILCHAR SUBHANKAR DE (MBA 2ND SEM, NIT SILCHAR) 1

2. INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM International Information System is a system of hardware and software used for storage, retrieval, mapping, and analysis of geographic data. International Information System can be used for scientific investigations, resource management, and development planning. SUBHANKAR DE (MBA 2ND SEM, NIT SILCHAR) 2

3. FEATURES OF INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Information system that works across national borders Facilitates communication between headquarters and subsidiaries in other countries Incorporates all the technologies and applications found in a typical information system Stores , manipulates, and transmits data across cultural and geographic boundaries SUBHANKAR DE (MBA 2ND SEM, NIT SILCHAR) 3

4. COMPONENTS OF INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Basic components Network capable of global communication, including transmission equipment and communication media. Global database i.e. access to international data. Information-sharing technologies like EDI and API. Custom applications or outsourcing. SUBHANKAR DE (MBA 2ND SEM, NIT SILCHAR) 4

5. CONTINUED Information s y stem mana g er S elects design and implementation issues when developing a global network. Determines the best communication media to meet global performance and traffic needs. Chooses the best transmission technology for the global network’s needs. Considers the company’s objectives when determining the network architecture. Restricts what type of data can be captured and transmitted. SUBHANKAR DE (MBA 2ND SEM, NIT SILCHAR) 5

6. NEED OF INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Basic requirements To support complex global decisions. To counter variations from different environmental forces viz. legal, cultural, economic and political. Operational requirements Global data access. Consolidated global reporting. Communication between headquarters and subsidiaries. SUBHANKAR DE (MBA 2ND SEM, NIT SILCHAR) 6

7. CONTINUED Strategic requirements Strategic planning support. Management of conflicts and political risks. Management of long-term foreign exchange risks SUBHANKAR DE (MBA 2ND SEM, NIT SILCHAR) 7

8. GOALS OF INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM To Identify business opportunities in global market place. To procure Global competitive intelligent systems. To encourage Encourages a cooperative culture in geographically dispersed personnel. To expand global reach. SUBHANKAR DE (MBA 2ND SEM, NIT SILCHAR) 8

9. OBSTACLES OF INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Lack of standardization due to differences in time zones, taxes, language, work habits, etc. Cultural differences due to different values, attitudes and behaviours . Poor telecommunication infrastructures. Diverse regulatory practices in the form of cyber laws, censorship and government control. Lack of skilled analysts and programmers. SUBHANKAR DE (MBA 2ND SEM, NIT SILCHAR) 9

10. MULTINATIONAL STRUCTURE Highly centralized information system. Subsidiaries have little autonomy. Heavy reliance on headquarters for new products and ideas. Extensive communication network necessary. Financial management remains the parent company’s responsibility. Information systems personnel are regularly exchanged among locations. Encourages a cooperative culture in geographically dispersed personnel. Production , sales, and marketing are decentralized. SUBHANKAR DE (MBA 2ND SEM, NIT SILCHAR) 10

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12. TRANSNATIONAL STRUCTURE Parent and all subsidiaries work together in designing policies, procedures, and logistics. Usually focuses on optimizing supply sources and using advantages available in subsidiary locations. Focus on local responsiveness and reduces the need for communication between subsidiaries and headquarters SUBHANKAR DE (MBA 2ND SEM, NIT SILCHAR) 12

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