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•One system - Linkedin - Arnoldo
•One Tier diagram - Thomas
Presentation / Processing / data -Michelle
•Functions:
Search for info types - Thomas
Making a profile- Hyung
join groups - Michelle
messaging. - Arnoldo
•1 diagram of all types -Hyung
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•Info Types :
1.company - michelle
2.groups - Arnoldo
3.people - Thomas
4.jobs - hyung
•Info structure:
1.hierarchy - thomas
2.links - michelle
3.index - Hyung
4.seqeunce- arnoldo
Overview
LinkedIn is a social business website that is used to facilitate interactions between individuals, companies, employers, and large corporations. Linked in was started in the house of Founder Reid Hoffman in 2002, and is now publicly owned as of May 5, 2003[1]. LinkedIn is free to use with their basic model but they also serve as a subscription model if you decide to upgrade to the premium version. LinkedIn business model also includes making revenue from hiring solutions and marketing solutions.
Technological Infrastructure
Functional Tiers
Introduction
Diagram
Discussion
- Presentation - Presentation tier is directly related to users or browsers. In LinkedIn, users can communicate with server on the website by searching and clicking what they want. In short, what users see on the website is presentation tier.
- Processing - On processing tier, it turns into HTML. With algorithm of LinkedIn, server displays the results from the database.
- Data - Data tier plays an important role in keeping the information. In LinkedIn, data tier stores not only all of information about people, groups, companies, jobs and contacts, but also all of comments and reviews from users.
Major Functions
Definition of a Function: Important Functions:
Feature 1: Messaging
Description
User Interface
Algorithm
Info Types and Organizational Structures
In LinkedIn, messaging is used mainly to send information back and forth from your "connections". In order to message you at least have to make one connection within LinkIn. Messaging works much the same way as any other email provider. The user interface is typical of any email provider. It includes buttons with your typical inbox, outbox, where you can view messages that you recieved and sent. LinkIn allows you to archive messages that you deem important so that the user can go back to them whenever they want.
Feature 2: Join Groups
Description
User Interface
Algorithm
Info Types and Organizational Structures
Linkedin users build new relationship quickly by joining and sharing interest groups. “Group directory” section allows users search specific or related to career group. When they find groups that they are interested in, they click the “join group” and wait for acceptance. Once they are accepted as group member, they can share relevant content by starting discussion or posting a link in a share box. In addition, “create a group” tab leads users make new group by adding logo, summary, website, and group types. Group members find the most popular discussions and follow the most influential people by checking members’ profile and reviewing the most influencers each week. Under discussion, users will see the members’ comments and keep their eyes on members’ activities.
Feature 3: Making a profile
Description
User Interface
Algorithm
Info Types and Organizational Structures
As Linkedin users make their accounts, they need to fill out their LinkedIn Profile. This profile helps the right people find their approach to the users. As the users join in certain communities, the people in the communities can see Linkedin users on their pages. Being discoverable will let search engines find Linkedin users, which allows the users to have better opportunities to find their jobs and groups. The interface is very typical: as the users create a complete profile, which includes a lot of information boxes, the users automatically become searchable. Linkedin will store, and organize your profile; after that, the users will be likely to be shown on the top of the list when people use Google search and type the users’ names
Feature 4: Search for info type
Description
User Interface
Algorithm
Info Types and Organizational Structures
Information Infrastructure
Info Model
Introduction
Info Types and their Relationships
Introduction
Diagram
Discussion
Profile Infotype
Introduction
Diagram and Discussion
| Attribute | Value Pattern |
|---|---|
| Picture | Image |
| First Name | Text |
| Last Name | Text |
| Professional Headline | Text |
| Current Position | Text |
| Past Positions | Text |
| Education | Text |
| Recommendations | Text |
| Connections | Text |
| Websites | Link |
| Link | |
| Interests | Text |
| Groups and Associations | Text |
| Honors and Awards | Text |
| Phone | Number |
| Address | Number, Text |
| IM | Text |
| Birthday | Number, Text |
| Marital Status | Text |
| Public Profile | Link |
In the first column the table displays the different attributes of the profile info-type and in the second column the table displays the value types corresponding to the particular attributes. The profile of each user is a profile info-item and is also an individual node on the processing tier of the Linkedin infrastructure. The attributes of the profile info-item can only be changed by the user who created the profile. Linkedin users must log on to use most features and the profile acts an identifier for the users interacting with the site.
Example and Discussion
Company Infotype
Introduction
Company profiles are important tool to help customers, clients, and employees to learn about company and people who work. However, only current employees can create a company profile, ensuring company name and email address. When email has been verified, users add basic information about their company. On “create company” page, they can choose company industry, type, and location. For example, when searching “University of Washington” as a Company, it shows its specific type, company size, website, industry and founded which are attributes.
Diagram and Discussion
| Attributes | Value | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Educational Institution | text |
| Company Size | 10,001+ employees | Number |
| Websites | http://www.washington.edu | link |
| Industry | Higher Education | text |
| Founded | 1861 | Number |
Example and Discussion
Group Infotype
Introduction
In Linkedin Groups are used by its users to add values to its members. You can either join or create a group. Since Linkedin is a buisness info systems the groups vary from alumni, professional, company, and other types of groups. If you are a new user to Linkedin, joining a group allows you to become part of a network of people in similar fields as yourself which can help when it comes to finding employment. Many professionals used these groups to contract the people that they need. Groups also serve the purpose of creating new relationships and trust within the professional world.
Diagram and Discussion
Example and Discussion
Jobs Infotype
Introduction
Linkedin allows the users to search for their dream jobs. Linkedin Jobs has many job listings. The users start from typing a keyword. After that, the users minimize the result by searching more attributes: job title, company, country, location, and postal code. As the users type the name of a company in the search box, data about the company are performed. These contain the ratio of female to male employees, the most common ranks/positions by the company, and the location and country of the company. As the users use more tools, they are likely to get a better result.
Diagram and Discussion
| Attributes | Value | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Keywords | Doctor, Canada | Text |
| Job Title | Dentist | Text |
| Company | Samsung | Text |
| Country | Canada | Text |
| Location | British Columbia | Text |
| Postal Code | 98105 | number |
Example and Discussion
Organizational Structure
Introduction
Groups
Example of User Interface
Kind of Organization
Description
Unless you specify otherwise, LinkedIn will show you groups in a sequence. There is no specific order for you to view them in so you are free to view and click through groups in any form that you want to.
Info Type Organization
Usability and Design
Advertisements
Example of the User Interface
Kind of Organization
Description
On main page of LinkedIn, Links are advertisements on the right side. LinkedIn ads can be business. When users click on one of the ads, it will directly take them to another webpage that are related to ads.