Essays on Oxon

Question 1

Management information system [MIS] is an integrated system that helps the management with relevant information to plan and make decisions in order to run the business more effectively and efficiently (Becerra-Fernandez and Leidner, 2014 p.42). The core aim is to make raw data into useful information that helps in managerial decision-making. That being said, the functions of MIS are data capturing, data storage, data processing, data and information distribution, prediction or forecasting, planning, and control (Leon, 2008 p.328). Data processing is the process of gathering data from various sources; this may include customer touchpoints like stores and e-commerce sites, ...

Introduction

Until recently, genetic foods have become popular for their ability to address many production and quality issues faced by natural/organic farming methods. Genetically modified crops are those whose genetic makeup has been improved to enhance the level of nutrients, resistance to diseases, increase yields, adaptability to climatic factors, and reduce the time of production (Ronald & Adamchak, 2008). It is different from the conventional breeding because genetic modification allows introduction of genes from any organism (animal and plants) in altering crops whereas breeding allows transfer of genes across related species only. On the other hand, organic farming is a natural ...

Introduction

Jean Piaget is one of the greatest psychologists to have ever lived. His thinking has influenced many areas of the study of the human mind, from development, to education and even psychopathology. Through a study of his general theory, many parameters of his thinking will be examined. Then, there will be a brief discussion of his cognitive development stages, which is the contribution he is most known for. Finally, some criticisms to his theory will be addressed, and some possible answers from within Piaget’s theory.

General Theory

According to Carey, Zaitchik and Bascandziev (2015), there are two main components of ...