In this chapter you will learn: How can information systems be used to support teams of workers? How many different ways are there to communicate with team members? Which method is best for each type of message? How can several people work on the same documents?,. | Introduction to MIS Chapter 8 Teamwork Jerry Post Technology Toolbox: SharePoint Technology Toolbox: SharedView Cases: Package Delivery 1 Outline How can information systems be used to support teams of workers? How many different ways are there to communicate with team members? Which method is best for each type of message? How can several people work on the same documents? How does an organization remember past events? Where can you find a system that provides these groupware capabilities? What if you do not have a server and want to collaborate? What could you accomplish if five people can work on the same screen at the same time? How do you collaborate and share data if everyone uses different software? 2 Teamwork 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Dept Costs Labor Mrkt 445 87 Prod 227 45 HRM 554 32 Alpha Project Goals: Problems: Departments: Workgroups Computers are increasingly used to support teamwork and workgroups. Data, comments, and analysis are created and shared through networks of computers. Communication Channels and Interruptions Instant Message/Texting E-Mail Phone Call Physical Visit Which type of interruption is the least disruptive for you? Need to finish your work. Need to help the team. Video conference Problems with E-Mail as Groupware Design Team Client HQ New York Finance & Management Team Consulting HQ California Design Project Singapore Multiple copies Different messages Old versions Which version is current? Design documents changes design changes contract changes modified designs Web Sites and Blogs for Sharing Web server Author Coworkers Web site Blog One-way communication. Easiest with one author. Users search for data. Scheduling: Shared Calendars Calendar Server (Microsoft Exchange) 08:00 Meeting 08:30 09:00 Project A 09:30 10:00 Meeting? 10:30 11:00 Dentist 08:00 Project B 08:30 09:00 Project A 09:30 10:00 Meeting? 10:30 11:00 Project C 08:00 Project B 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 Meeting? | Introduction to MIS Chapter 8 Teamwork Jerry Post Technology Toolbox: SharePoint Technology Toolbox: SharedView Cases: Package Delivery 1 Outline How can information systems be used to support teams of workers? How many different ways are there to communicate with team members? Which method is best for each type of message? How can several people work on the same documents? How does an organization remember past events? Where can you find a system that provides these groupware capabilities? What if you do not have a server and want to collaborate? What could you accomplish if five people can work on the same screen at the same time? How do you collaborate and share data if everyone uses different software? 2 Teamwork 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Dept Costs Labor Mrkt 445 87 Prod 227 45 HRM 554 32 Alpha Project Goals: Problems: Departments: Workgroups Computers are increasingly used to support teamwork and workgroups. Data, .
