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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 3504 Digital Design and Innovation Studio 8 years, 10 months ago
Below is the list of Project Deliverables.
DUE: 10 DEC 5:00pm
Hard Copies delivered to JILLIAN in MIS Office (SPK 210)
Electronic Copies submitted to course Shared Drive. (You will receive an i […]
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site Information Systems in Organizations 8 years, 10 months ago
Below are all of the subjects we covered since the last exam.3.1. Types of systems in organizations 3.1.1. Running the business: enterprise systems (ERP) 3.1.2. Managing the business: decision-making (analytics, […]
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 3504 Digital Design and Innovation Studio 8 years, 10 months ago
The box office has the list of names
They are under a group hold, Temple University
collect your tickets at the box office.The Academy box office opens two hours prior to the performance.
The […]
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 3504 Digital Design and Innovation Studio 8 years, 10 months ago
Below is the content from the weeks since Exam 1:
Wk 5Seven Steps, Chapter 6
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 3504 Digital Design and Innovation Studio 8 years, 10 months ago
Extra Credit:
Due date moved to 10/22:You are developing a tool for a customer service representative of the Gas Company
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 3504 Digital Design and Innovation Studio 8 years, 10 months ago
Night Owl EXTRA CREDIT:
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site Information Systems in Organizations 8 years, 11 months ago
Hello,If you were not able to go to the Review Session for MIS 2101, here is a link to the class capture:http://tucapture.fox.temple.edu/Mediasite/Play/ca89506dcc254fcf9a03ba8768ad215c1d
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 3504 Digital Design and Innovation Studio 8 years, 11 months ago
The class capture for the interview with David Gray is available via the link posted on the Class Project tab under Interview #1
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 3504 Digital Design and Innovation Studio 8 years, 11 months ago
Ben Kates: Mondays, 10-11am, Alter 603
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site Information Systems in Organizations 8 years, 11 months ago
Please remember to complete parts 1/2/3 and 4 of Learn IT! Assignment 1.
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 5303 8 years, 11 months ago
DO YOU REALIZE WE HAVE A LIBRARY OF NEARLY 150 USER INTERVIEWS ON THE BUS SYSTEM?
THAT IS A LOT OF VALUABLE INFORMATION!
To facilitate your MAPPING assignments and to make your project research better and […]
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Hi Classmates,
I am looking for a few research points:
1. Information regarding rider’s frustration about seating (or lack thereof) on the bus?
2. Information regarding rider or driver frustration about bus payment systems?
3. Information regarding navigating the bus route? I.E. how does the rider know (or not know) which route to take? What do they use to tell them how to navigate the bus route?
Please direct me to your interviews – thanks!
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Hi Jessica,
My Interview #1 briefly discusses how the young woman figures out the bus route (google maps).
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Also, does anyone have information about safety (specifically in terms of safety on a bus vs in a car)?
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Hi Angi – my interview #3 is about a man who only rides the bus (no license). My interview #1 is with someone who rarely rides the bus (once a year).
Hi Caroline – my interview #2 discusses a fight my interviewee got into with a bus driver.
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@Angi – My interview #3 talks about a person who enjoy travelling on bus. He doesn’t talk about if he prefers bus over other transportation system though.
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Angi,
My 2nd and 3rd interviews are both with people that ride the bus out of need. One is a single mother that can’t afford a car and the other is an elderly gentleman that can no longer drive due to health problems.
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Hi Angie- For my last interview I chose to interview the class through the medium of survey.
It will answer some part of your last question(-people that don’t ride the bus at all)Also my Interview #2 titled “Bharat the Indian guy” gives a perspective of a person who is from outside the USA.Its gives an understanding of how he compares the public mode of transportation in his country with that of Philadelphia i.e. SEPTA.It also illustrates the pros and cons associated with SEPTA.
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Angi –
Take a look at my “Susan” interview for your bullet point.-
for your first bullet point***
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Jessica,
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Hi everyone,
Does anyone have any interviews that touch on:
1. a particularly good or bad experience had by someone who rarely rides the bus
2. a particularly good or bad experience had by someone who rides the bus often
3. the routine of someone who rides the bus oftenThanks!
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Does anyone have an interview with a bus driver that deals with his/her frustrations?
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Here are my interviews:
Peggy DeAngelo
Septa Interviews
8/20/2015For my interviews, I spoke with one person who took Septa religiously, then stopped once he got a car. I spoke with another person who took Septa occasionally but no longer does because he lives mainly in New Jersey. I spoke with an attorney who deals with a lot of Septa cases about why Septa is named in so many suits. Finally, I spoke with a young woman who refuses to take Septa after an incident 3 years ago.
Evan:
Evan has lived in Philadelphia for 9 years, and has taken Septa from the beginning. He works at an insurance agency in the suburbs, and used septa 5 days a week (2010-2015) to commute to work in Bala Cynwynd. He would occasionally use septa to get to the suburbs and airport. Prior to this, Evan attended the University of Pennsylvania and used Septa far less.
In 2008, Evan obtained a car. He continued to use Septa to save money on gas and parking but would occasionally drive. He did so because it cut his commute time in half.
On one occasion, Evan had a particularly poor experience with Septa which sparked him to get a car. There was a snow storm several years ago. He was concerned that the buses may stop running. He continued to check Septa’s website and called customer service to verify. Evan says the website state that at least an hour’s notice would be provided if the buses were to stop running. His office ended up closing at noon and before he left, there was no communication on the website indicating the buses had stopped running. He walked to the bus stop where there were about 10 other people waiting in the snow storm. Approximately 45 minutes passed with no buses. Finally, an ‘off duty’ bus drove by, opened the door, and told everyone that the buses had stopped running. Evan found this extremely rude because the driver could have offered to drive the customers wherever he was going because they were clearly stuck. However, he kept on driving without looking back, leaving the potential passengers in the snow.
Now (2015) Evan rarely uses Septa. He does so exclusively on weekends and nights, averaging about once per week. In the past month, Evan has moved to a new apartment that has a dedicated, covered parking spot. He drives to work every day because of the convenience and the shorter commute. It also allows him to be more flexible and dictate his own schedule. He can run errands before and after work, which was not really feasible with Septa.
Evan and I talked about some things he wished Septa offered. For instance he mentioned Septa does have an app to track bus locations, but it often does not work properly. He says it would be nice to have real time information so that he didn’t need to wait outside in inclement weather until the bus arrived. He said more frequent service to and from the airport would be helpful, as well as extending the hours. He loves the $8 fair to the airport, and believes increased service would encourage more riders and less traffic congestion around the airport.
Evan also discussed the Market Frankford and Broad Street bus lines. He believes they are the best options for reliable service, but that they are often not convenient in that they do not serve all parts of the city. He believes bus rapid transit would improve convenience. Further, he believes the fare system needs to be modernized. He thinks people need the ability to purchase fares at each and every bus stop using cash or card. The fact that attendants at the station cannot make change is completely absurd to him, and one of the more frustrating things about Septa. He knows new payment technology is in the process of being implemented (he has seen new turnstiles on certain buses), but the communication and education on this technology has been awful. The website vaguely mentions that it will be rolled out in 2015, but left Evan with many question: “When exactly will it be rolled out? What date will it change and how long will the transition period be? Will there be signs and machines installed? How will the general ridership know what to do, and how to pay?” In the meantime, it is very confusing because there are new turnstiles which cannot be used.
On the more positive side, Evan believes Septa does a good job making sure most locations are served, even if service is infrequent or requires multiple transfers. He sees a major problem with Septa being the layout of Philadelphia. He says the streets are narrow, which makes it difficult to create dedicated bus lanes. Chestnut Street does have a dedicated bus lane, but it also serves as a right-hand turning lane for cars as well as a bike lane. Ultimately, Evan says, this defeats the purpose and does not really help anyone; cars have to move in o the lane and cut off bikes, bikes have to move into the left lane and go around stopped buses, and busses will end up moving into the left lane to avoid slow bikes. To the extent possible, Evan believes Septa should work with the street department to promote or lobby for dedicated lanes for bikes, cars, and buses so each mode of transit can move as efficiently as possible. He wants the city to rethink how Septa can use some of the wider streets in the city (i.e. 22nd St., Washington Ave, Columbus Blvd, etc.). Some of those streets could most likely accommodate dedicated and separated lanes.
One final issue Evan sees is that most busses stop at every block. This causes headaches for cars and bikes, but also makes the bus journey take longer than they otherwise wold. While he understands the need to accommodate those with disabilities who cannot walk far, he believes a good compromise would be every other block. Perhaps even having certain buses designated as “express.”
Tom:
Tom has lived and worked in Philadelphia for 35 years. He is a member of the stagehand union, and has helped build many landmarks around the city. When he was younger, his father was a Septa driver. He used to give Tom change to ride the bus around the city. He says that some of his best memories were riding the bus for hours at a time when he was younger. Septa showed him the city; he was able to learn the neighborhoods on an intimate level. Septa was the city to Tom; but as he grew older and started using Septa for work, he realized how troubling some of their practices were
He has been taking Septa for at least 20 years on a semi-regular bases. He uses the bus system mainly for work, but also sporting events and concerts at times. Tom recently moved to New Jersey and stopped using Septa as much, despite having options to do so. He says that all the transfers are a huge inconvenience, and there is no reasonable place for him to park. Tom says one of the main reasons he moved from Philadelphia to New Jersey was because of the traffic and Septa congestion.
There is a train about 10 minutes from his house that would take him to a bus, which would drop him off within walking distance to his job. He says it’s not worth it becasuse of all the transfers and the lack of parking. He said if there was a bus that took him from New Jersey to Philadelphia he might take it if it didn’t stop as often as most Septa buses do. He claims the bus system adds at least an hour to his commute in the morning if he were to take it.
On one occasion, Tom was stranded at Wayne junction for over an hour. He said it was the middle of the summer, there was no air conditioning, and he ended up missing his friend’s wedding because of the delay. He said after that he did not trust Septa. He sees them as unreliable, and a risk to take if you are on a time schedule. Tom says he will never take Septa again for an important, time sensitive event.
Another down side to taking Septa that Tom sees is the loud use of phones on the bus. He says one of the upsides of taking the bus is the ability to do work while you are waiting in traffic. However, with the loud use of cell phones, it is extremely distracting and he is unable to be productive. Tom wishes there was a stricter policy on phone use, but understands how difficult it is for a bus driver to pay enforce rules while he/she is driving.
Tom does not carry cash on him- ever. He has been robbed at gunpoint on several occasions and has lost thousands of dollars. This is a huge problem for him because Septa does not currently accept credit cards. He often has to make a separate trip to the bank, or the ATM (where he gets charged a transaction fee) just to ride the bus. He says this is a huge inconvenience and a major deterrent for riding the bus. He wishes Septa accepted credit cards to prevent this inconvenience.
Tom remembers Septa fondly. Septa is Philadelphia to him. It was his teacher, he social network, and his connector to the rest of the world. Today, Tom struggles with using Septa because it is only a functional necessity. It is no longer his access to the city. It is an inconvenience he has to plan for if he needs to use it.
Ted:
Ted is an attorney at a small law firm in Philadelphia. He has taken Septa off and on for about 10 years. He never uses it religiously for work or otherwise. Ted moves to apartments that are walking distance from where he works and socializes to avoid the inconvenience of Septa and traffic.
Ted has a unique perspective on Septa because he often sues them. He is a personal injury attorney who has prosecuted Septa at least 30-40 times in his short career. He claims the biggest complaint against Septa is the drivers. Ted personally refuses to use Septa unless he absolutely has to after having seen so many injuries, including death, resulting from Septa drivers.
Allegedly, Septa drivers do not have strong incentives to drive properly. According to Ted, drivers get a bonus for safe driving, but it is not sufficient enough to induce safe driving habits. Accidents occur mainly due to taking off too fast before passengers are seated, stopping abruptly at lights or stop signs, making improper turns, and general carelessness.
Ted explains that the accidents occur to both passengers and bystanders as a result of poor driving. He says that Septa drivers cause more car accidents and resulting injuries within the city than any other vehicle collision. He blames this mostly on the quality of the drivers.
Ted says that there is a Septa related accident at least once a day. Their injury statistics are frighteningly high, and nothing is being done about it. He says their training is subpar and there is no strong incentive to drive well, nor is there a real form of quality control. He says the best qualified people are not driving the buses due to a high turn –over rate and lack of training. He believes that higher standards and better bonuses for safe driving would improve these shortcomings, but does not see this happening any time soon.
Nancy
Nancy rides her bike everywhere. She used to take Septa, but after an incident 3 years ago, she will never step foot on a Septa bus again. Nancy was hit by a Septa bus while riding her bike. Despite wearing a helmet, her skull was fractured in three places. She was lucky to survive. The driver who hit her claimed it was not his fault. He claimed Nancy had cut him off. Nancy claims Septa had made an improper left turn and ran her over. She received a measly $500 settlement for the incident. She still has scars today.
Nancy, and her other bike enthusiast friends, have all been hit by Septa buses at least once. I have been hit by a Septa bus while riding my bike. Most injuries are not substantial, but they occur nearly every day. Nancy says this is because buses and bikes often share a lane, ad because bus drivers are careless.
Nancy and her friends have been pushing for bike only and bus only streets to prevent accidents like these from occurring. She said if the city agreed to this, it would be greatly beneficial to so many people- buses would have a more efficient route, bikers would be safer, and cars would not have to weave in and out of buses and bikes. They have been trying for several years, lobbying city government to implement these rules. She says they have made very little lee-way and don’t see this as a reality anytime soon. -
Jessica,
My first interview (with Andy) describes his frustrations associated with bus seat availability. It also describes how Andy navigates the bus routes and what he would do to improve SEPTA’s current route and schedule system.
My second interview (with Terry) explains how a veteran bus driver thinks the bus schedules on SEPTA’s website and those posted at bus shelters influence people’s decisions regarding whether to ride SEPTA’s buses. Terry compares the affect of the schedule’s complexity on frequent bus passengers to individuals that rarely ride the bus. She also discussed how she is trained to deal with passengers that refuse to pay the fare.
My third interview (with Matt) describes an undergraduate student’s frustrations regarding the complexity of SEPTA’s online bus schedules and routes. Matt explains that the current system deters him from riding the bus more frequently. The interview also discusses his frustrations with respect to bus passengers occupying vacant seats.
I hope this information helps.
– Mike Hatton
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Colleen,
My first interview (with Andy) discusses a particularly bad experience an infrequent bus passenger had while riding the bus. The experience Andy discussed describes a situation where an elderly woman needed help exiting the bus, but no one on the bus was willing to assist her.
My third interview (with Matt) discusses an undergraduate’s routine, during which he road the bus from Temple to Bala Cynwyd. However, I’m not sure if you would categorize Matt as a frequent bus rider.
– Mike
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Lauren,
My second interview (with Terry) subtly discusses a veteran bus driver’s frustrations. Terry wants to retire as soon as possible, but she doesn’t think SEPTA will offer her a package of benefits that would allow her to do so anytime soon. She also describes how SEPTA trains bus drivers to deal with passengers that refuse to pay the fare. She seemed frustrated when she explained that she has been taught to refrain from confronting them. The monotony of Terry’s long hours also seemed to frustrate her.
I hope this helps.
– Mike Hatton
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Hello guys,
Does anyone have any interviews that focus on building a network or socializing opportunities in the bus.
Thanks!
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My bus summary #1 includes confusion with bus schedules.
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Angi,
My bus summary #2 discusses a bit about a woman who rides it mostly out of need. Her husband has a car, but he’s at work during the day so she has to get around on the bus.
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Hi Colleen,
My bus summary #3 discusses a bad experience by someone who rarely rides the bus.
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Sadhana,
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I was wondering if anyone has an interview focused on someone who regularly commutes on the bus.
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Howdy,
Looking for quotes from people who’d prefer to ride the subway, but can’t because of handicap or stroller access.
Would also like any interviews regarding payment issues, especially with tokens.
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Colleen
If you look at my interviews “Danielle” and “Michael” they both detail bad experiences they had while riding the bus. Both people regularly ride the bus and the stories touch on their routines more so in the “Danielle” story.
Good luck!
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Hi everybody
I am looking for information on deterrents to riding the bus or alternatives to riding the bus. Basically anything that would pull someone away from taking the bus. Particularly when it comes to the website, alternate forms of transportation, and conditions at bus stops or on the bus.
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Hi Sadhana – my interview #2 takes about the social aspect of riding the bus.
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I am actually looking for similar content to finalize.Thanks all for replying. Angi, if you still are in search of additional details, please advise.
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I am seeking additional evidence that shows the sense of community that exists on board the buses as well as that at the shelters (both riders and non-riders). Does anyone have any supporting data?
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Hey Sadhana! Please see my interview with the young lady that works at the bakery. The video is uploaded.
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Ritam,
I came across this while doing my research. Talks about rider demographics:
http://septa.org/strategic-plan/reports/customer-satisfaction-survey-2012.pdf
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Hey class- my interview with Matt below gives a pretty good perspective on someone who has nuanced reasons for NOT riding the bus. It sheds to light some of the system’s shortcomings:
Interview III-
Matt is a thirty year-old social worker in Philadelphia. Based on Glassdoor reviews and online surveys, he makes about $45,000 per year. Despite that, he makes two yearly installments of $700 to cover car insurance, fills up the tank of his Toyota sedan once per week (approx. $45), and pays $800 for a dedicated monthly parking spot. Not factored into these calculations are the parking tickets he receives multiple times each year. He lives in on 24th and Carpenter, but he has clients all over the city, the plurality of which are clustered in North Philadelphia. For this reason, he drives to work nearly every day, because despite his home office, he visits clients at home Monday through Friday.
I asked Matt if he would ever take the bus instead. Upon hearing his emphatic “NO WAY,” I knew he would be able to provide me with some good insight as to why. “First of all,” he said, “I could never rely on it. Even if it’s on time four out of five days, I’m late to an important meeting 20% of the time and that is not acceptable. I could be going to meet with the mother of a suicidal child or to talk with a high schooler who recently violated parole and is about to be cuffed and taken away. But I don’t want to sound dramatic, because being late to even an innocuous situation is still bad for me in my career.” I asked Matt how he could get to North Philadelphia on the bus if he so chose, and he said there are a few options. I asked him how he even knew that if he was so against the bus; he said that his car had a flat tire last year and he had no choice but to take the bus. “It all depends how far east or west of broad you have to go, because I would be much more inclined to take the Broad Street train line, which always runs on time and has express routes. The problem is that I’m just as likely to be on 22nd street as I am 3rd street, so even though the BSL can get me north pretty quickly, I still have a ways to go from there. I’m too lazy to walk the difference anyway, but when it’s so hot out, it’s completely out of the question.” Then I brought him back to that bus trip last year. I did not expect him to be able to identify the worst part of the trip, but he quickly answered. “The constant stops. I realize that it’s public transportation, but it drove me crazy.” Upon returning home, I looked it up online and it seems like he took the 17 Bus after walking four blocks to 20th & Carpenter.
Before we parted ways, I asked Matt if he had anything else to add. He told me how much he loves Philadelphia but that the shoddy bus system is is something holding the city back from reaching its full potential. He brought up how everyone says that Philadelphia is so walkable, but then he told me to go home and look at the map and see how small Center City is relative to the rest of the city proper. “People in Philadelphia shouldn’t have to commute over an hour to get five or six miles,” he said. For what it’s worth, however, Matt’s vitriol towards the bus system seems to be based more on word of mouth from others and his own assumptions. After all, he admits to having only taken the bus one time. -
Tom–
Check out my Interview 3 (also posted below). It’s with a social worker named Matt. I think it will provide you with some good info.
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Olawunmi,
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I have an interview that talks about one rider who speaks to the community on the bus. It’s interview #2.
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Does anyone have a quote from a SEPTA driver saying that the multiple forms of fare payments slow down boarding and make the bus late?
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My third interview touches on this.
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Hi Sukruta,
Read my interview 3 – Rose. She was seriously injured while riding the bus. Although it doesn’t explicitly discuss issues of safety they are embedded in the interview
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I second Jessica,
If anyone has any quotes or discussions about payment methods I’d appreciate it!
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Hey guys,
Does anyone have any interviews that touch on the rules of the bus or bus etiquette i.e. eating food, loud music etc. ? Thanks!
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Angi, Also my #3 interview is about a girl who likes taking the bus because she has a routine and she rides with work friends and listens to music and really enjoys how worry-free and ‘mindless’ it is.
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 5303 8 years, 12 months ago
Here is a great blog post that describes much of what we are doing in class in a problem-solving context for Code Academy.
It is a nice example of a company using the skills we are learning.
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 3504 Digital Design and Innovation Studio 9 years ago
Welcome to Digital Design and Innovation!
We hope that you will enjoy the new format of this class. This course will be taught as a design studio for majors only, meaning that you will be “doing” rather than […]
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 5402: Managing Technology and Systems 9 years, 4 months ago
How does the concept of Systems Thinking make you rethink your role in your organization? Does it change your perspective? What would you do differently now?
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I find that my industry often attempts to apply Systems Thinking in the decision making processes that command expectations and collaboration. One part I think often halts the success of systems thinking is the assumption that everyone involved is thinking the same way. When some major stakeholders are using a more process thinking model it disrupts the systems thinking because not everyone is working together. It’s like having some people stuck on a positive feedback loop while others are trying to use negative feedback and everyone wonders why they do not get the desired results. I think my role here is to adopt systems thinking and point help others adopt the same frame of mind so that we are always considering the bigger picture.
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Currently, I am working for a medical device company. All ‘technology’ departments are using system thinking as product lines and device logics are related to each other. As a market analyst, systems thinking have changed my perspective that how priority of market access and decisions from management could impact the whole company’s loop. From now on, I will try to consider the big picture and impact of each decisions and feedbacks
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How does the concept of Systems Thinking make you rethink your role in your organization? Does it change your perspective? What would you do differently now?
The concept of Systems Thinking is intriguing in that I’m allowing myself to comprehend all the interconnectivity of the overall business. In engineering it is very easy to get wrap up in it and it’s processes and forget that it’s a component in a larger structure. My perspective has been changed and I’ve acquired an increased interest in other components of the business and how they interact to form positive business functionality. I keep my head up and pay attention to processes that aren’t directly related to my department but indirectly connected.
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I think learning about the concept of Systems Thinking has helped me identify some limitations of my own thought processes that may be preventing me from producing creative solutions to some ongoing challenges in my current job. I realized I tend to think about the parts of the whole and though I believed I had a solid big picture view of my organization I may not have actually been thinking about my organization and its challenges holistically.
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 5402: Managing Technology and Systems 9 years, 4 months ago
Do you think digital natives are more comfortable with using sites like AirBnB because they have different concepts of privacy and community?
Where do YOU draw the line? What sites are you comfortable using? […]
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I think that by definition Digital Natives have a different concept of privacy and community. Their view of community is a much broader and fluid definition. This is what compels them to use sites like AirBnB because anyone can host them, anyone in the world has the potential to be their friend or join their community. I think people who frequent websites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc are comfortable sharing private things about themselves, that is the very design of those sites. To “share” and to “share” with everyone. I think if you use any of these sites it is very difficult to draw the line. They are all interconnected. What you share on instagram can be shared on numerous platforms simultaneously. What you choose to share and the frequency can only be controlled based on the user. My way of keeping things “tame” is to not have them all linked together. I do not “sign in with Facebook” every time I look at a new website or social media platform. I feel most uncomfortable with websites that store my personal information like Amazon, or eBay but the convenience has not stopped me from shopping on them. I never feel comfortable a website I think I just ignore the uneasiness and focus on the utility or experience I gain in the moment.
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Like everyone says, digital natives would be more likely to use AirBnB. However, this is not because they have different concepts of privacy and community. It is true that digital generation has more open-mind to internet communities and ‘analog’ generations feel reluctance toward internet privacy and community. Still, privacy is a huge issue in technology-based world to every generation. I personally have negative thoughts about those communities and I still do not trust any social network sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I understand they need to collect customer information to establish big data for target advertisement. However, I think we need to consider this as an ethical issue. Even though many companies claim that they are only using our personal data for ‘business’ reasons, individuals in those companies have access to our life and I don’t feel good about it. How can we trust them?
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 5402: Managing Technology and Systems 9 years, 5 months ago
Hello!
Welcome to MIS 5402: Managing Technology and Systems.
This blog will serve as the main communication and information resource for the course. Please refer to it often throughout the semester.
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 5402: Managing Technology and Systems 9 years, 5 months ago
Jetpack is a collection of widgets created by the people who run WordPress.com.!–more– It includes widgets for:
Social sharing (so you can have the LinkedIn and […]
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS 5801: Managing Information in the Enterprise 9 years, 6 months ago
Welcome to MIS 5801!
I am looking forward to meeting all of you in Tokyo on Saturday, March 19th.
In preparation for our first meeting, we will have a Webex session on Saturday, March 12th from 9:00-10:30 am […]
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site MIS3504 Digital Design and Innovation Studio 9 years, 7 months ago
Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis is available online to students through the Temple Library.
Go to the TU Library website: http://library.temple.edu/
Paste the title into the SUMMON search box: S […]
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James C. Moustafellos wrote a new post on the site Design Thinking 9 years, 8 months ago
Several of you requested pushing the Portfolio due date back.
The new date is 4:00 Monday, December 10th (or SOONER if you prefer. You do not have to use the extended time)
Here are some things to […]
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