SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS (p. 31) 1. What is the relationship between management information systems (MIS) and information technology (IT)? Management information systems (MIS) deals with the coordination and use of information technology. MIS plans for‚ develops‚ and manages the use of information technology tools to help people perform tasks related to information processing and management in their personal lives‚ careers‚ and/or just for every day actions when working with information. MIS
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chain? What is the purpose of supply chain management systems? A Supply chain is a structure of organizations‚ people‚ equipment‚ actions‚ information and supply involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. In its elementary from‚ a supply chain consists of three main phases: procurement of raw equipment‚ processing the equipment into middle and complete supplies‚ and release of the supplies to the client. Supply chain management systems are information technologies that hold
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Management Information Systems MANAGING THE DIGITAL FIRM Chapter 2 Managing the Digital Firm Kenneth C. Laudon Jane P. Laudon 9th edition PEARSON Prentice Hall 2006 www.prenhall.com/laudon Objectives After reading this chapter‚ you will be able to: 1. Evaluate the role played by the major types of systems in a business and their relationship to each other. 2. Describe the information systems supporting the major business functions: sales and marketing‚ manufacturing
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about the entire software requirements specification for the Boutique Management System. Purpose :- The purpose of this system is to implement the computerization of the clothes inventory and sales etc. This uses the MS Access database and substitution encryption/decryption technique to hide passwords of users. Scope :- The name of the project is Boutique Management System (BMS). BMS (Boutique Management System) that designed to manage your boutique is very user friendly software
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Budget Management One of the major tangible benefits of project management is budgetary savings. Project managers control budgets and make decisions about how best to allocate resources in the process of working toward a project’s objectives. In the end‚ the difference between coming in under budget or having an overrun is a function of workforce efficiency and project management. The money that project managers save their businesses increases the project’s return on investment and remains available
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Database Management Systems I work part time in a marketing research organization‚ which deals with research in the pharmaceutical industry. The total function of this department is to bring out a market research report‚ every month. This report is circulated to the pharmaceutical companies‚ and contains information on the sales of various drugs in the categorized geographical areas of the nation. An important stage in preparation of this report is giving a numeric code to the drugs prescribed
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p: 43 - What are the inputs‚ processing‚ and outputs of UPS’s package tracking system? Inputs: The inputs include package information‚ customer signature‚ pickup‚ delivery‚ time-card data‚ current location (while en route)‚ and billing and customer clearance documentation. Processing: The data are transmitted to a central computer and stored for retrieval. Data are also reorganized so that they can be tracked by customer account‚ date‚ driver‚ and other criteria such as the consolidation of
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easy and simple database system and software for the organization. It will allow the employees to execute their tasks correctly‚ easily and competently. Task (1): Establish a clear operating system (Server OS‚ Client OS). Consistent application software has to be used‚ to offer precise information and steer clear of mistakes‚ like for example: ERP enterprise: which will be used in the internal payroll system and the general ledger Financial software Postal system Software Task (2): Design
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM -the original type of information system developed to support managerial decision. Management Reporting Alternatives Four major reporting alternatives provided by MIS * Periodic Scheduled Reports Example: daily or weekly sales analysis reports monthly financial statements. * Exception Reports * Demand Reports and Responses * Push Reporting ONLINE ANALITICAL PROCESSING(OLAP) -enables managers and analyst to interactively examine
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peripherals can make all the difference in your computing experience. A topquality monitor will be easier on your eyes—and may change the way you work. A scanner can edge you closer to that ever-elusive goal: the paperless office. Backup-storage systems can offer bank-vault security against losing your work. CD and DVD drives have become essential for many applications. Thus‚ the right choice of peripherals can make a big difference. Read the Real World Case 2 about the use of voice recognition
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