chapter 12 Knowledge Management

Samsung Electronics’ Knowledge Management System

 

 

In April, 2009 the Visual Display Division of Samsung Electronics' Digital Media Business had just completed work on a ground breaking high-resolution LED TV. The company was vigorously engaged in a massive campaign to announce this remarkable product, which was expected to take the global TV market by storm. The Visual Display Division was poised to take a well deserved breather from the marathon development and production phases of this landmark project and take a moment to bask in the glory of their achievement. Shortly, they came to understand why it is often said that no good deed goes unpunished. The Division was blindsided by the call to initiate a new mission. Samsung management issued an edict: The Visual Display Division will roll out full-HD 3DTV within a year. There was no time to waste resting on their laurels, it was time for the division to get cracking .... again.
Korea's Hyundai IT had developed a 3DTV in 2007 and Sony was making systemic preparations to beat Samsung Electronics to the market with a 3DTV of their own. There was little doubt that Samsung Electronics was playing catch-up. The best and the brightest of relevant departments were assembled to staff the new mission. Two task forces, identified as C7000 and C8000, were immediately established. The task forces dusted off the results of studies on 3D that were conducted over the past several years and began to give them a fresh look.
At this time Samsung Electronics’ knowledge management system (KMS), called the Test and Error Management System, or TEMS, was called upon to play a key role in the project. TEMS, which is known by Samsung electronics engineers as the "treasure chest", contains all information related to each step of Samsung Electronics' product development. The one-year process of developing 3DTV is also enshrined in TEMS, as is to be expected. In fact, in addition to the stellar efforts of the highly committed team in the Visual Display Division, it was Samsung Electronics’ knowledge management system that was responsible for closing the gulf between them and their rivals and making it happen in just one year.

In his book, Management Challenges for the 21st Century, Peter Drucker noted "The 21st century is a knowledge-based society, where knowledge workers are the most important factor of production. In other words, conventional economics' production factors, the 4Ms - Man, Machine, Material and Method - will be replaced by workers armed with knowledge. Thus, management of knowledge workers will form the foundation of corporate management."
As the technology of TV has evolved to deliver HD 3DTV, so has the methodology of producing world-class products and maintaining a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Samsung demonstrated in practice what Drucker proposed in this book, that by leveraging the value of their KMS, they were able to achieve the goal of HD 3DTV in a year. This is a fact that is surely not lost on their rivals.



refers ::  http://www.koreaittimes.com/story/10828/samsung-electronics%E2%80%99-knowledge-management-system

chapter11 - Informaion system

Information systems


The term information system (IS) sometimes refers to a system of persons, data records and activities that process the data and information in an organization, and it includes the organization's manual and automated processes. Computer-based information systems are the field of study for information technology, elements of which are sometimes called an "information system" as well, a usage some consider to be incorrect.
 design mathematical program.

Exampleof organization's information system of Major cineplex






Major Movie on IPAD is an application for every movie-holics,which can help everything easier. You can check now-showing movies and upcoming attractions with information. Moreover users can check showtimes from this application, which helps users to manage their plan. Further more you can check promotions from Major Cineplex. This application will keep you up-to-date everywhere every time.

Major Movie functions are;
- Check Showtimes
- Check Movie Now Showing
- Check Upcoming Attractions
- Movie Trailers
- Movie Promotions
- Read movie synopses and details including directors and casting crews


Reference : 
http://itunes.apple.com/th/app/major-movie-hd/id465350288?mt=8

chapter 10 : pros and cons of IT

Information Technology Pros

1. The world got flexibility

What we think, do or plan must be shared with our co-workers, colleagues and friends. The internet technology has advanced this system to a great extent. The telephone idea (by Alexander Graham Bell) has been modified and made as Cell Phones to increase more flexibility in communication and talk to our dear fellows whenever we require!

2. The sense of responsibility has increased

Let us take ‘Barack Obama- USA President’ as the figure. With the use of networking sites (Twitter and Facebook), blogs, social bookmarking, the leader can approach to the world whenever necessary and we can receive the news and updates which he has done (or wants to be done by us) within a very short period.

3. Easy thinking & evolution in transportation

To think and to research, we need resources to find what our past people has thought, what quotes they have left for us ( information theory). We can find them by a single click in Search engines (specially Google, Yahoo!). By getting a clear cut idea, we get the chance of contributing the world with new technological ideas and inventions and share what we have learnt throughout our lives.

And throughout the ages, it helped us to evolute the transportation strategy which helps us to visit from a place to another by (Roads, highways, air, water and in the skies!)

4. Saves thousand of lives daily

So, by the point heading I hope you understand I am referring towards Medical Sector development. Each day people are getting relief by the perfect use of Medicine, Hospital Technology with addition of (X-Rays, Laser Treatments) and more on the queue. By the combination of the World Health Organization, various fatal diseases can be overcome and just expelled from specified countries by quick plans and ideas.

5. Increase the sense of Human Rights

The technology can remind of our human rights, basic needs and give updates where relief or worldwide help is necessary. During earthquakes, terrible floods, while co-operation is necessary the World Wide Web can help us to collect the donation by a desired amount.

It is not possible to just figure out everything about the good and bad sides of Information and Technology within a page and article as because it has mixed with every aspects and corners of our lives. Rather, let us look at the side effects, bad sides (cons) which IT-sectors have brought to the Human Society.

Information Technology Cons

It has taken away people’s Privacy

As IT-Sectors have wined the people’s heart worldwide. People are here to share and store any kind of information, private date in their hard drives and private online databases. But due to some Cyber-Criminals, nothing is SO Safe both online and offline. If someone becomes a bit careless, s/he may needs to pay high for it. (It’s serious).

The online community is not safe for Family anymore

Children under age may often share Cell Numbers, Private Email Address which can be hacked by people and can pass it to the criminals who have a blue-print to harm the society. And people are loosing credit card privacy and other payment processing options. Again, there are some sites created by Nasty Guys, which can lead under eighteen teenagers to a different path – That Is Going To Bring Harms To The Nation.

It is going to damage a Human’s Natural Power

We can think, gather human principles (ethical knowledge) and make co-operative relationships between friends and families. But due to harmful aspects of (IT) people are becoming fully technological based. And it can bring huge damage to the society as its taking away the natural thoughts and organic ideas.

It can bring World Destruction without Efficient Administration

This is an extra point which I am writing by remembering various Science Fictions. Great scholars have though about the matter wisely. Til now, we (humans) are possessing the leading place in the world and administering the computer technology. But a day MAY come when the technology is going to administer us in all aspects. It may probably happen that we are converted to the slaves of Technology.

So, by this cons I am not trying to tell that Technology is here to bring harms only, because I myself is a technological man who passes 24 hours browsing computer and talking on phones. But as a part of human society we need to give up a look at the both sides of IT.

reference :  http://113tidbits.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-information-technology/3696/

Chapter 9: Characteristics of good websites and Bias information

Characteristics of good websites

1. Original, Fresh Content

    Content is king in the web world. People visit websites for the primary purpose of finding content, so make sure you deliver. Website content should be unique and up to date.

2. Target Audience

From a quick scan of your website, visitors should be able to determine what you offer and how you can benefit them. A good website will have headlines and text that speaks to the target audience’s needs and wants

3. User-Friendly Navigation

A good website has content that is easy to find. Pages should be organized and named in a way that the target audience will easily understand.

4. Simple and Professional Design

A good website will have an attractive layout that is easy on the eyes. Be sure your colors contrast well and your text doesn’t require a magnifying glass to read.

5. Speed

How many seconds will you wait for a page to load before you give up and leave a website? Many factors can affect the loading time of a website including coding, number of graphics, the server speed, traffic volume on the website and the capabilities of a user’s computer.

6. Search engine optimization

SEO is one of  the most commonly neglected aspects of a website, but a website is useless if no one can finhttp://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2896809942763096458#editor/target=post;postID=8843501783438772258d it. Think about the keywords that users may search for to find a product or service you offer.

7. Link building

Links are an important factor in determining where your website appears in search engine results. Find as many legitimate sites as you can that will link you your website.

8. Tracking

A good website is a work in progress. A nice tool like Google Analytics will keep track of the number of people who come to your website, what pages they viewed, where they came from, what keywords they used in search engines, how many left after the first page and more.
         Remember to include these characteristics in your next website design project. A professional-looking website with interesting content that is easy to navigate and can be found in search engines is sure to bring value to your business.

Description

When we are trying to make a decision, we generally seek data on which to rationally base the choice. Where this goes wrong, is when we assume that all information is useful, and that 'more is better'.

Sometimes, extra information adds no significant value. Sometimes it simply serves to confuse.

Reference :  http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/information_bias.htm

Chapter 8: Search Engine

A search engine is a set of programs which are used to search for information within a specific realm and collate that information in a database. People often use this term in reference to an Internet search engine, a search engine which is specifically designed to search the Internet, but search engines can also be devised for offline content, such as a library catalog, the contents of a personal hard drive, or a catalog of museum collections. Search engines help people to organize and display information in a way which makes it readily accessible.
There are three aspects to a search engine: crawling, indexing, and searching. When a search engine crawls, it looks for new content which was not present during the last crawl, including updates to files and web pages. Then, the programs index the information, pulling out specific keywords to categorize it. On the Internet, for example, indexing relies heavily on keywords in web pages, and meta tags which provide information about the page.

 


The example of search engine.

reference : http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-search-engine.htm

Chapter 7: The ideas to help and support the flooding crisis..!!!

Here we make an attempt to furnish you with certain tips and suggestions so that you can deal with unavoidable flood situations. 

Foresee & prepare yourself

It is of great significance that one is aware and is able to identify the enormous harm that a flood can make. You should know that during floods huge rocks sloping, trees get uprooted, construction of hugs monuments like bridges, buildings etc may swoop

Don’t hesitate to Inquire

It is also very important that you inquire at your local zoning region and planning office as to whether the property you own is below the level of the flood or above it. Also, it is great to be familiar with if region has been flooded in the past. Most importantly you should get hold of flood plain maps in your area.

Make yourself Acquainted

It is best that you familiarize yourself with your own residential area, so that you can read
and be aware of the signals or warning if flood comes about.

Evolve, watch and study

Be on familiar terms with your residential area’s plan for mass departure.  This facilitates in organizing yourself along with your kinfolk and acquaintances on actions that needs to be done by forming a stepwise strategy.  

Be Insured

It proves to be of tremendous help if you've got an insurance which is customized especially for flood and other natural calamities.  Generally the Home owner’s insurance policy will truly not be capable to pay back for whatsoever equipment casualty that flood may cause. In order to be able to take care of the cost of flood damage, its imperative that you have an insurance policy crafted in accordance with floods.

Maintain essential files.

These files incorporates whichever procedures for insurance policy, identification credentials like birth certifications, license, passport and so forth

Each and every file ought to be preserved in a water-resistant container in a way that you can gain access without problems. 

Flood Defenses: Keep Shifting

If you keep electrical appliances like washing machines, ovens and suchlike in your cellar you should consider shifting these to the upper floors of your house which would reduce the probability of damaging your costly devices by angry flooding of water.

Secure Everything

Blocking entire gutters your residence by means of one-way valve would keep water due to flood from entering in drainages.  During a crisis, making use of big plugs or stoppers is advantageous so that bathing tubs and sinks can be closed tightly.

Construct Your House After Verification

Read-through neighboring buildings laws and regulations is a great idea because this would allow one to recognize if it's alright to construct protective structure of stone or concrete around your house that would your own household to facilitate entrance of water due to flood in your property so that you can minimize flood damage.

Make everything Watertight

To be able to safeguard cellar walls, cover these by making use of water resistant mixture thus it would be virtually impossible for flood water to enter via cracks or fissure.

Some essential equipment

It’s imperative to have a battery controlled radio set since there is a big possibility of electricity going off.

One should also acquire provisions such as food that is preserved in a can or tin, it’s also important to make sure that you have a can opener, in addition to a kit  which comprises of bandages, medicines etc for giving first aid. 

 

 

 

 

reference :  http://fuzzycookie.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-prepare-for-Flood-Facts-Management-Defence

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