What Activities Should a Firm Undertake to Create and Support

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Essay

What activities should a firm undertake to create and support its information systems? What does total cost of ownership refer to? What is its significance in a managerial context?

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Definitions:

Nonstore Retailers

Businesses that sell products outside the traditional brick-and-mortar storefront, such as online, direct mail, or vending machines.

Atmospherics

The use of physical elements in a service or retail environment designed to influence consumers' mood and perception, subsequently affecting their purchase behavior.

Supply Chain

A network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in producing and delivering a product or service from suppliers to customers.

Physical Distribution System

The process and logistics involved in moving goods from the point of production to the point of consumption.