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Question No 1:

Answer:
INTRODUCTION:
What precise company demands should the new IT infrastructure meet should be one
of the technical and commercial considerations for Farokh.
 What technical problems can occur during the installation of the new IT
infrastructure?
 How can the new IT infrastructure be made to work with the business plan?
 What are the possible drawbacks and advantages of the new IT infrastructure?

Concept and applications


The following components are absolutely vital for the organization's everyday operations
and cannot in any way be ignored: The new information technology infrastructure
should be able to support the company's development, boost operational effectiveness
and productivity, and serve as a foundation for the creation of new applications and
services in order to meet the specific demands of the business operations of the firm.
These goals should be achieved in order to satisfy the particular needs of the
company's commercial activities.
These objectives must be met if the company is to fulfil the unique requirements placed
on its business operations. If the organization is to be able to comply with the demands
made on the way its commercial operations are conducted, these goals must be
attained. If the company is to be able to meet the specific standards imposed on the
manner in which its commercial operations are conducted, it is essential that these
goals are achieved. These objectives must be met in order for the firm to be in a
position where it can satisfy the specific requirements placed on the way it conducts its
business operations. It is crucial that the firm accomplishes these goals if it is to have
any chance of being able to meet the special needs imposed on it by the regular
operations of its business. As a result of the efforts made as a result of the efforts made
as a result of the efforts made as a result of the efforts made as a result of the efforts
made as a result of the efforts made as a result of the efforts made, this will enable the
organization to fulfil its commitments and achieve the goals it has set for itself. the
efforts it has created in response to the efforts it has made in response to the efforts it
has made in response to the efforts it has made as a Technique-related concerns: It's
likely that the new information technology infrastructure won't function with the present
systems, that it won't have enough storage, that it'll create security issues, and that it
won't operate at all. These possibilities occur simultaneously. Each of these things
might happen at the same time, if they are all to happen at once. Each of these
occurrences has a chance of happening at the same moment. All of these things may
possibly occur simultaneously. There is a chance that each individual Each of these
events will eventually happen. There is a chance that each and every one of these
outcomes will really occur.
The following issues might occur directly from the technology components of the
scenario:
Making sure that the whole plan for the business's long-term growth strategy is followed:
The new IT infrastructure must be integrated with the corporate plan in order to better
support the expansion of the business and boost productivity. This may be
accomplished by fusing the brand-new infrastructure with the entire business plan.
Integrating the newly built infrastructure with the bigger business strategy is one
approach to accomplish this goal. As a result, it will be feasible to provide the
organization's expansion aspirations more assistance. The company will be able to
accomplish its goal if the recently created information technology infrastructure is
included into the overall strategy.
Possibilities and risks:
There will be periods of time when the system is unworkable; there is a danger of data
loss; and there is a potential that the overall amount of money spent will grow. All of
these possibilities are feasible. At this point, none of these probable outcomes should
be regarded as certain, but rather as possibilities. We should not assume that any of
these potential outcomes will occur at this time; rather, we should consider them all as
possibilities. There is a probability that each of these occurrences will really occur.
Despite this, it may also carry the potential of these sorts of benefits; despite this, it may
also contain the possibility of these types of benefits.
Conclusion
Two of the many benefits of the new information technology infrastructure are an
improvement in the performance and degree of efficiency that may be achieved. These
two advantages are only a couple of the many. Additionally, a number of positive
outcomes that are directly related to the improvement have been produced as a result
of the deployment of the new infrastructure. These are only two of the many benefits
that have really materialized as a direct result of the most recent changes to the
physical infrastructure. There is a plethora of other advantages. There have been a ton
of other perks as well. There have been a significant number of incidents overall. This
solution provides the ability to manage recently introduced applications and services,
which is an extra benefit. Thanks to advancements in technology. The most recent
improvements made to its underlying information technology infrastructure were the
only ones that allowed it to accomplish this duty. It was impossible to implement this
function before this point. It was at best unthinkable to have these skills before such
advances were made.
Question No 2:
Answer:
INTRODUCTION:
The Government of India's Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Bharat Petroleum
Corporation Limited (BPCL) produces petroleum. The Corporation works in India's
petroleum sector. The Corporation is in the business of marketing petroleum products
and refining crude oil. It owns lube mixing plants, LPG bottling operations, and refineries
in Mumbai and Kochi. The marketing network of the corporation consists of a sizable
network of installations, depots, retail stores, aviation fueling stations, and LPG
wholesalers. On November 3, 1952, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) was
established as a private limited company under the name Burmah Shell Refineries
Limited. At Bombay, the Company started working on the Trombay Marshland. The
refinery in Village Mahul, which occupies 454 acres of land, began operating on

Concept and applications:


Objectives and Decisions:
The CEO of BPCL performs mostly management duties. The CEO's responsibility is to
make sure the company meets its goals and objectives. The CEO is in charge of
formulating company policies, selecting strategic options, and managing regular
business operations.
The CEO must have a thorough awareness of the company's financial situation in order
to make decisions that will improve the bottom line of the business. The CEO must also
have excellent communication skills with the board, shareholders, and staff. The CEO's
top priority is to make sure the company is profitable. To do this, the CEO must decide
on a course of action that will lead the business in the appropriate direction. The CEO
also has to be well aware of the company's financial status in order to make decisions
that will increase the bottom line.
The CEO must also have excellent communication skills with the board, shareholders,
and personnel. One of the chief executive officer's most crucial duties is to make sure
the firm achieves its goals. To do this, the CEO must establish company policies and
manage day-to-day business activities.
The CEO also has to be well aware of the company's financial status in order to make
decisions that will increase the bottom line. The CEO is also responsible for ensuring
stockholder satisfaction. The CEO must be able to interact with the board of directors
and shareholders in a productive manner in order to achieve this.
The CEO must also have the ability to make choices that improve the company's
financial performance. The CEO must also have excellent communication skills with the
organization's staff. In order for employees to support the organization's objectives, the
chief executive officer must be able to inspire them. Additionally, the CEO needs to be
able to make judgments that improve the bottom line of the business. The CEO will
need to decide how to increase output if oil prices start to climb in order to capitalize on
the higher pricing. The CEO will need to figure out how to cut costs to keep the firm
profitable if the price of oil starts to decline.
The CEO must also decide where to pursue his or her education in oil and gas. Strong
knowledge of the regional geology as well as the country's political and economic
climate will be necessary for this. In order to obtain approval to explore and produce in
the area, the CEO will also need to negotiate with the government.
The CEO will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the business.
Managing finances, supervising the construction of new facilities, and hiring and firing
personnel are all included in this. In addition, the CEO must keep in touch with the
company's stockholders. This will entail making presentations on the company's
financial performance and growth plans. There are many duties that fall under the
purview of an oil and gas CEO. Knowledge of the oil and gas sector, the state of the
market, and other relevant information is required. and the geology of the areas that are
being investigated for oil and gas. They must also be capable of managing day-to-day
business operations and making prompt decision.
Primary IS and supporting IS that are utilized.
You must first be familiar with ERP systems in order to understand how BPCL's main
information system functions. Enterprise resource planning, or ERP for short, is a
collection of procedures used to manage a company's resources. A computer
application called an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is used by
corporations to manage everyday operations.
All of the company's data is gathered by the ERP system and kept in a central location
that is accessible to all authorized staff. For the purpose of standardizing and
streamlining business operations, the ERP system offers a single data source that is
available to all divisions.
The BPCL ERP system is interconnected with a number of different systems, which aids
in the efficient operation of the company. Other business systems like a data
warehouse, SCM, and CRM are coupled to the ERP system. The ERP Programme
sends information to several auxiliary systems, simplifying BPCL operations.
Order administration and customer records maintenance are handled by the CRM
system. The customer relationship management (CRM) system, used by BPCL to keep
track of its contacts with customers, and the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
communicate information. The SCM system is used to track supplier data and keep an
eye on the organization's supply chain. The ERP system, which is connected to the
SCM system, provides information to it. The SCM software improves BPCL's capacity
for supply chain management. The company's principal store for all information is the
data warehouse. Through an established link, the data warehouse gets data from the
ERP system. The data warehouse enables BPCL to more effectively manage and store
its data.
The information system at BPCL's core is called the Enterprise Resource Planning
system (ERP) (IS). BPCL uses a customer relationship management (CRM) system
that exchanges information with the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. HR
data, money, and inventories are all monitored by the ERP system. In addition to
managing orders, the CRM system also keeps track of client information. Inventory,
money, and human resources for the business are all under the ERP system's
supervision and management.

Question No 3A:
INTRODUCTION
With the help of modern mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, employees may
work whenever and wherever they choose. In that sense, despite the benefits and
drawbacks of adopting BYOD, many firms have adopted the trend of bringing their own
device (BYOD) quickly emphasizes that many employees prefer to use their personal
devices and anticipate using them at work.
BYOD (bring your own device) is an organizational policy that permits workers to use
their own personal devices for work-related tasks. Accessing emails, connecting to the
business network, and using corporate apps and data are a few examples of those
actions. The most frequent mobile device brought to work by employees is a
smartphone, but they also often bring USB drives, tablets, and computers with them.
Concept and applications:
There are three degrees of "bring your own device"
 Of the three accessible options, the liberal BYOD policy is the latest. There are
no set norms or procedures regarding how employees may use their personal
devices for work. Because they may select the device they feel most comfortable
using, employees may benefit from this. Although there are certain security risks
because there are no clear rules on which devices may be used and how,
 The more stringent option is to enforce the BYOD policy. There are rules and
regulations in place that require employees to use their own tools for the job.
From a security perspective, this can be useful since the company can impose
laws dictating which devices can be utilized and how they can be used. However,
it could be burdensome for employees since they would have to buy certain
equipment or follow specific laws.
 The most restrictive choice is the prohibitive BYOD policy. Employees are not
permitted to bring their own technology to work. From a security perspective, this
may be good as it eliminates the possibility of employees using their own devices
to access company data. However, because they could be required to utilize new
company-provided equipment, it could be upsetting for the employees.
Conclusion:
BYOD offers significant advantages to businesses and employees alike. Employees
will first notice a huge convenience as they won't have to carry around different
gadgets. They can select the model of equipment they are most accustomed to and
at ease with. BYOD frees up money for businesses' IT departments to spend on
more mobile devices for staff members. This arrangement greatly lowers their
expenses and eases part of the stress of maintaining those mobile devices.

Question No 3B:
INTRODUCTION:
A BYOD policy specifies how technology should be used, how it should be operated,
and how to safeguard the business from cyberthreats like ransomware, hacking, and
data breaches. It is crucial to understand the dangers and advantages of BYOD in
the workplace and to have a well-defined BYOD policy.
Concepts
Pros:
Listed below are just a handful of the well-known advantages:
 Productivity can increase as a result of employees using the technology they
are most comfortable with. BYOD enables workers to work from anywhere,
which may be useful for those who have duties outside of the workplace or
who must travel for business. Additionally, BYOD enables users to use the
programmes and apps they are most familiar with, which may increase
productivity.
 Cost savings: By forgoing the purchase of staff technology, businesses may
save money. Due to employees' ability to offer their own support for their own
devices, BYOD can minimize IT support expenditures.
 Employees now have more freedom to work from any location as long as they
have a mobile device with them. Employees may be able to work remotely
thanks to bring your own device (BYOD), which may be beneficial for
everyone. who are responsible for taking care of children or other obligations
outside of the job. BYOD also enables employees to work in the evenings and
on weekends, which is useful for those with busy schedules.
Cons:
We have noted the following issues:
 Security risks: Since workers may not implement sufficient security controls
on their personal devices, BYOD might increase the risk of data breaches.
BYOD may also increase security risks if staff members lose or have their
devices hacked.
 Supporting Problems: Offering support for a wide range of devices may be
costly and time-consuming for organizations. Businesses may also need to
support a variety of operating systems, which may be costly and complex.

 Privacy Concerns: Employees may be hesitant to use their personal gadgets


for work if they worry that their privacy may be compromised. Additionally, if
employees think their employer would have access to their personal
information, they could be reluctant to use their own devices.

Conclusion:
BYOD can cause more problems than it's worth. While it may provide your company
with a great deal of flexibility and benefits, you must ensure that the risks have been
adequately assessed. It's possible that your company won't be negatively impacted by
BYOD issues, in which case more power to you. But by being aware of them, one may
avoid being surprised when they begin to materialize. Whether you permit BYOD in your
workplace or not, you can take preventative measures to safeguard the data of both
your employees and your company by properly backing it up. Making frequent backups
of your company data ensures that you can swiftly recover in the event of a security
breach or data loss catastrophe.

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