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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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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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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BACKGROUND OF MIS (Management information system) Before the concept of management information systems was created‚ computer scientists were just programmers creating applications for science and math calculations. As computer usage evolved in fields of business and data management‚ software applications were needed to process nonscientific data. A field of study would be needed to bridge the gap between computer programmers and the business world to create information-based applications for business
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an order‚ and hiring a new employee are examples of business processes. TRUE 2. A fully digital firm produces only digital goods or services. FALSE 3. An adhocracy is a knowledge-based organization where goods and services depend on the expertise and knowledge of professionals. 4. From the point of view of economics‚ information systems technology can be viewed as a factor of production that can be substituted for traditional capital and labor. 5. IT infrastructure technology is purely
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research‚ devel opment‚ manufacturing‚ and distribution capabilities in-house. Dell treats suppliers and service providers as if they were inside the company. The difference in the levels of integration is quite evident in the Dell’s business model. 3. What are the advantages of direct business model from vertical integration? Some of the major Advantages of a direct business model over vertical integration are: Eliminate risks and cost of carrying large finished good inventory
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Please read the article: Zara: Fast fashion from savvy systems available for free at http://www.flatworldknowledge.com/pub/gallaugher/41128#pdf-7 This article makes up Chapter 1 of the free‚ open access book titled‚ Information Systems: A Manager’s Guide to Harnessing Technology‚ by John Gallaugher. Please ensure that you read the entire Chapter 1 of the book consisting of 3 parts (Part 1 Introduction; Part 2 Don’t Guess‚ Gather Data; and Part 3 Moving Forward). Now answer the questions below:
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Unit 4 Individual Project By: Miranda J. Morales AIU Online Abstract The following essay will analyze and interpret the following quotation: “The confrontation of Western civilization with other peoples whose values were often dramatically opposed to the West’s…suggests that by the dawn of the twentieth century‚ the tradition and sense of centeredness that had defined indigenous cultures for hundreds‚ even thousands‚ of years was either threatened or in the process of being destroyed. Worldwide
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2011 Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester II MB0047 – Management Information Systems – 4 Credits (Book ID: B1136) Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks) Marks-60 Attempt each question. Each question carries 10 marks: 1. What is MIS? Define the characteristics of MIS? What are the basic Functions of MIS? Give some Disadvantage of MIS? 2. Explain Knowledge based system? Explain DSS and OLAP with example? 3. What are Value Chain Analysis & describe its significance in MIS? Explain
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TITLE Design And Implementation of a Church Management and Information System (Using Upper Room Baptist Church as case study) BACKGROUND OF STUDY The church is an ever growing entity. More people are converted and more children are born into Christian homes. Gone are the days when pastors‚ shepherds‚ priests‚ bishops and the likes knew each and every member of his church personally. Churches are no longer just fellowships‚ degrees are offered‚ accounts are kept‚ people are wedded and the welfare
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