Answers for mid-term examination Chapter 1: 1- List and describe four reasons why information systems are so important for business today? Answer: - Capital Management - Foundation of doing business - Productivity - Strategic opportunity and advantage 2- Describe five technology and business trends that have enhanced the role of information systems in today’s competitive business environment: Answer: (chapter 1: page 8)
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IMPORTANCE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ORGANIZATONS Management Information Systems (MIS) is a general name for the academic discipline covering the application of people‚ technologies‚ and procedures — collectively called information systems — to solve business problems. MIS are distinct from regular information systems in that they are used to analyze other information systems applied in operational activities in the organization. Academically‚ the term is commonly used to refer to the
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A management information system (MIS) provides information that is needed to manage organizations efficiently and effectively. Management information systems are not only computer systems - these systems encompass three primary components: technology‚ people (individuals‚ groups‚ or organizations)‚ and data/information for decision making. Management information systems are distinct from other information systems in that they are designed to be used to analyze and facilitate strategic and operational
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Management information system involves the information system and the organization. MIS begins where computer science ends. Computer scientists deserve accolades for developing and delivering even more advanced forms of information technology: hardware technology; software technology; and network technology. Yet because no technology implements itself‚ there is more to MIS than just information technology. MIS has dimensions. The four interrelated dimensions of MIS are as follows: First‚ MIS involves
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Service Industry – An Introduction What is service? * Service It is something done for us. From time to time we also buy things that cannot be touched. For example‚ we buy repairs and cleaning for our teeth when we go to the dentist. In this case‚ we are buying a SERVICE. * Characteristics of Service * Intangible product * An asset that is not physical in nature * Produced & consumed at same time * Often unique * High customer interaction * Often knowledge-based
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SIMS: Student Information Management System A student information management system (SIMS) is a software application for education establishments to manage student data. Student information systems for entering student testa school‚ college or university. Also known as student information system (SIS)‚ student records system (SRS)‚ student management system (SMS)‚ campus management system (CMS) or school management system (SMS). The Student Information Management System (SIMS) is a student-level
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Introduction $ $ • Purpose of Database Systems • Data Definition Language • Data Manipulation Language • Transaction Management & ’ & • Storage Management • Database Administrator • Database Users • Overall System Structure 1.1 Silberschatz‚ Korth and Sudarshan c 1997 Database Systems Concepts Database Management System (DBMS) • Collection of interrelated data • Set of programs to access the data • DBMS contains information about a particular enterprise • DBMS provides an
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education exist with its real essence? Does it work according to its value? Are all educational systems in the Philippines producing graduates who could be a part of national development? These questions were answered by a well – documented report of the Congressional Commission on Education(EDCOM 1992) which conducted an investigative survey to identify problems that confront the educational system nowadays. Unfortunately‚ the EDCOM summarized some of their report with these viewpoints: “The
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SY:2012-2013 CYBER CAFÉ MANAGEMENT SYSTEM I. Purpose and Scope of the Study The purpose of the project is to automate cyber cafes. The software must include provisions to keep user details and login history. It should help the café owners to retrieve user details when needed and internet usage in the system. It should be capable of allocating cabins automatically. It should help the café owner in calculating daily usage of the systems and income. The system we propose has great
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Information Systems Management Assignment Management is one of the most important human activities and has critical impact on life‚ growth‚ development or destruction of an organisation. In an organisation‚ managers with any rank or status should understand their basic duties i.e. maintaining a sustainable conductive environment where people can fulfil their commitments and objectives through collaborative approach. (Akhtar‚ 2011) A manager is responsible to achieve the business’s goals‚ visions
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