Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Information Systems


Norway has this advanced information system. This is evident by the number of cards an individual has. I have 6 cards: visa, insurance, bus card, student Id, library cards. This is basic for a student so its possible to have more. This makes service provision very effective and effecient(quick).
The bus has this prepaid system which is on a monthly basis. They issue cards which must be inserted a provided slot every time one uses the bus. This makes it possible for an individual to make as many trips as one wishes within the prepaid period in the designated area.
The visa card can be used in the stores and offcourse the bank to withdraw cash. Its really special because you can utilise Atms belonging to other banks other than own at a small fee.
The stores act as banks too because one can withdraw cash as you purchase items. This is a free service if the purchase and requested withdrawal exceed the sum of 300 kr.
I have taken some timeto get used to this because its self service and the instructions at the ATM are in Norshk but am improoving.

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