July 16, 2012
Table of Contents Introduction 3 Office Automation Systems 4 Transaction Processing 4 Management Information System 4 Executive Dashboard 5 Electronic Commerce System 6 Conclusion 6 References 7
8564 Anywhere Lane
Our Town, GA. 34569
July 16, 2012
Billy Partner
5210 Somewhere Road
Our Town, GA. 34569
Introduction
Information systems are the grounds for running a business in today’s world. Information systems will improve the process of the business. This helps in transferring information to be able to place orders with other providers for their customers. Finding the right information system is important in order to be able to successfully operate a business. These systems will help in developments in several areas, planning, and to manage on the everyday operation of the business. One must have an understanding about the different types of information systems. One not knowing about the information systems can make it harder on operating a business. Business owners need to know which information systems will be best for running their business. This proposal is to explain the different types of information systems that would benefit the record store. It will show the advantages and disadvantages of each information system. The systems to be considered are Office automation system, Transaction processing, Management information system, Executive dashboard and Electronic commerce system.
Table 1
Type of system | Function | Example | Office automation system | Supports daily activities | Microsoft Office | Transaction processing | Processes the transaction data | Point-of-sale terminal | Management IS | Supports company activities | Total sales for each customer | Executive dashboard | Views performance goals | Status of sales | Electronic commerce system | Enables transactions between organizations and customers | Enables sales via internet |
Office Automation Systems
References: Executive dashboard benefits. (2007). Executive Dashboard. Retrieved from http://www.iexecutivedashboard.com/solution/benefits.html Interactive Dashboard Samples and Gallery Transaction Processing Systems. (2010, June 9). Slideshare. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/gregrobertson/tp-sforblog Week 10: Chapter 8-Functional Area Information Systems What is management information systems? (2012, July 16). Mays Business School. Retrieved from http://mays.tamu.edu/info/what-is-mis/ .edu/info/what-is-mis/