Essentials of MIS (13th Edition)
Essentials of MIS (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134802756
Author: Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane Laudon
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.2, Problem 2CQ1

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System illustrated in the given case study:

The system which is discussed in the given case study is “NFL’s Player Tracking System”.

Business functions supported by NFL’s Player Tracking System:

The four basic functions of a business are:

  • Manufacturing and production
  • Sales and marketing
  • Finance and accounting
  • Human resources

The business functions supported by the given case study is,

  • Sales and marketing
  • Human resources

Sales and marketing:

This system is developed by the Zebra Technologies, to collect detailed data on a player, team performance, sales, and fan behavior to help out in making decisions which will be in needed in every aspect of the business in NFL...

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