Brendan Young

My biggest takeaway from this course was fully understanding the significance of information systems (CRM, ERP, etc.) in the workplace. Properly utilizing information systems can drastically improve the efficiency, decision making process, and overall performance of a business. I think the most important aspect of technology in the workplace is…[Read more]

CRM is more important than SCM because if you have poor relationships with your customers than you risk losing a source of revenue. In addition, having poor relationships with your customers can give your company a bad reputation within your industry or marketplace. I think it is essential for companies to use data to track information about their…[Read more]

I think the most important technological innovation in recent years has been the development and improvement of autonomous cars. Driverless cars have changed the way people and goods travel, and is a completely novel concept. I think it will improve travel safety and efficiency as the software and technology becomes more advanced in the future.…[Read more]

I am interning for a consulting firm and it is imperative that we accurately maintain proper data and information on our clients. For example, we need to keep track of current projects, billed hours, and any potential work opportunities in the future. Without an effective ERP system, it would be difficult or nearly impossible for our company to…[Read more]

I can see a decision tree being helpful when selecting a stock to buy. Depending on your investment theory, strategy, or policy, you must make certain decisions to determine if a stock should be purchased. For example, an investor purchasing a stock may want to make sure that the market capitalization, price-to-earnings ratio, or free cash flow of…[Read more]

In my opinion, the most interesting fact of the video was that the 25% of China’s population with the highest IQ is greater than the entire population of North America. I found this interesting because it not only demonstrates simply how large China’s population is, it shows how much the Chinese government is investing in higher education in order…[Read more]