Distinguish between a computer‚ a computer program‚ and an information system. What is the difference between data and information? The computer is one physical part of the information system. The program is what operates the computer. An information system is the physical system including computers and networks‚ software (programs)‚ people who operate the system‚ and the procedures for operating the system. Data is the basic raw element of facts‚ information is the processed data that is useful and meaningful
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Management Information Systems Assignment Set- 1 Submitted To: Submitted By: Pardeep Kumar Machra Ques 1): What is MIS? Define the characteristics of MIS? What are the basic Functions of MIS? Give some Disadvantage of MIS? Answer: Management Information Systems (MIS):-
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Introduction Today we live in a world where information is the backbone of every system. The flow of information has changed how we lived today. The development‚ implementation‚ and development of computer-based information is known as Information Technology (IT). IT is very important because it deals with conversion‚ storage‚ protection‚ processing‚ transmission‚ and retrieval of data. IT is very important for carrying out various important activities. It has contributed in enhancing globalization
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Outlook 1. Explain the five parts of an information system‚ 2. Distinguish application software from system software‚ 3. Distinguish four types of computers‚ 4. Explain computer connectivity. 1.1 Introduction: People who use microcomputers are called “end users”. Today: • Microcomputers are common tools in all areas of life. Writers write‚ artists draw‚ engineers and scientists calculate – all on microcomputers. • With the aid of computers‚ new forms of learning have developed –
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Need for Information Systems Companies need information and information management systems as they are important for various functions such as planning. The information systems help in storing information such as customer data and financial data and this makes the access easier. They also help in saving costs when well developed and can also help in highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of a company. The system can also act as a communication tool and can help in prediction of sales and revenues
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References: 1. Chartered Global Management Accountant‚ 2012‚ Porter’s Five Forces of Competitive Position Analysis‚ viewed on 28 December 2013 at http://www.cgma.org/Resources/Tools/essential-tools/Pages/porters-five-forces.aspx 2. Ireland‚ Kay‚ 2012‚ How Walmart Has Used the Internet to Its Advantage‚ viewed on 29 December 2013 at http://www.ehow.com/info_8674806_walmart-used-internet-its-advantage.html#ixzz2s4bHJdUW 3. Buzzle‚ 2000‚ Benefits of Intranet to Business‚ viewed on 30 December 2013 at http://www
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1/24/13 Designing a Virtual Classroom Reprints of Invited papers for: 1995 International Conference on Computer Assisted Instruction ICCAI’95 March 7-10‚ 1995 National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu‚ Taiwan Designing a Virtual Classroom [TM] Murray Turoff Department of Computer and Information Science New Jersey Institute of Technology‚ Newark NJ‚ 07102‚ USA murray@eies.njit.edu ABSTRACT This paper reviews the software functionality that has evolved over the past two decades of research
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investment in pads‚ the new product will be known by less people. Without investment in iPad‚ people will not receive the information of new technology. 2. Why would it be unethical for Apple to sell its iTunes customer information to other businesses? The customer’s information is about personal privacy‚ any company can’t sell customer’s information without their permit. 3. Evaluate the effects on Apple’s business if it failed to secure its customer information and all of it was accidentally
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Hardware and Software Requirements Default Windows Screen How to OPEN a program (from Desktop) Opening file or folder Navigating Active Windows Copying‚ Deleting and Renaming a file or folder Starting AutoCAD Open a drawing Understanding the AutoCAD User’s Interface Lecture-discussion Demonstration Drill and Practice Hands On 3 Autodesk Mannual Internet AutoCAD or User’s Coordinate System 1. Absolute Coordinate 2. Relative Cartesian Coordinates
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Case Study Questions 1: How do the IT investment strategies and focus of FedEx and its main competitor UPS differ? Which Company has the better strategy? Why? The chief information officer of FedEx‚ Rob Carter states that the IT investment strategies are customer based technologies. FedEx focuses less on operational technology and more on revenue-generating‚ customer satisfaction‚ and strategic advantage technology (O’Brien 43). UPS is a much larger company that focuses on operations and
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