...Information System (MIS) is an important course in business school to prepare students with the knowledge to assess, evaluate and apply developing information systems technology to business. This is because Moore’s Law stated that technology improves and the cost of data storage and data communication is fundamentally zero. Due to these developments, strong non-routine cognitive skills are needed to adapt the changes of technology and increasing demand. MIS manage to help business school’s student to develop non-routine skills such as: 1. Abstract reasoning – capability to create models and use them or representation. 2. Systems thinking – to create the system gears, to link the inputs and productions of those gears as a whole. 3. Collaboration – ideas and plans are developed with other members or party. Give and receive critical feedback for effective collaboration. 4. Ability of experimenting – create and experiment new another possibility, steadily with resources that are available. In order for a business to succeed in reaching its goals and objectives, the improvement and usage of information systems is needed. These help in a business is called as Management Information System The word ‘system’ refers to a number of mechanisms achieve their purpose by interconnecting with each other whereas information system (IS) is a group of mechanisms that produce information by interconnecting with each other. A model of the mechanisms of an information system depicts the five-component...
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...memory are volatile which means that their contents are lost when the power is off. Magnetic and optical disks are nonvolatile which means that their contents survive when the power is off. 8. What is the difference between a client and a server? A client is a computer that provides word processing, spreadsheets, database access, and a network connection. A server is a computer that provides some type of service, such as hosting a database, running a blog, publishing a website, or selling goods. Server computers are faster, larger, and more powerful than client computer. 9. What are the two basic categories of software? The two basic categories of software are the operating system and application programs. 10. What is an operating system? List four of the major operating systems. An operating system is a computer program that controls the compute4r’s resources. It manages the contents of main memory, processes keystrokes and mouse movements, sends signals to the display monitor, reads and writes...
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...Questions Question 1: What systems are described here? What valuable information do they provide? IT/IS System 1. Digital form: The Company had to establish several infrastructural components such as the computer network, backup system and security policy this enabled the implementation of various systems including time and attendance systems this has saved a lot of lost working hours and has been linked to the ERP. 2. Website – Having an attractive and informative website has become a major need .the website helps many functional departments including marketing HR, sales, and customers services. 3. ERP (Enterprise Resource planning) system: the company has picked Oracle E-business Suite after meeting planning what would really fit their needs. The modules chosen to help automate the business processes were: Oracle financials, inventory management, manufacturing sales and marketing, order management and procurement. CEO and it consultant involvement in the project steering committee and adequate training and change management . Question 2: What are the risks facing El-Alamein in implementing the ERP system? How do you evaluate the actions taken from their side to mitigate those risk factors? A. The company has identified key persons from all the functional areas who will act as change agents and take responsibility of persuading other employees of the importance of the system B. Train users to use the new system and understand how the business process will be affected...
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...‣ 제품의 질을 높이기 위해 제품에 들어가는 비용(제품 원료)에 대한 소비를 소폭 상향한다. ‣ 고급서비스를 제공하는 외식업체 중 동종업계 중상위권 업체를 인수하는 것도 고급서비스 외식업체에 대항하는 방법이 될 수 있다. 기업인수를 통해 맥도널드가 기존매장을 업그레이드하여 시장에 대응할 수 있는 가능성을 염두에 둔 전략이다. 2. 사회에 미친 영향 맥도날드의 사회 환원 맥도날드는 약 40년 간 전 세계 어린이들의 건강과 복지 증진을 위해 노력해 온 맥도날드 하우스 자선재단을 운영하고 있다. 한국 맥도날드 역시 사회 환원을 위해 여러 가지 지원을 하고 있다. 최근의 사회 환원 사례를 살펴보면 한국맥도날드는 지난 2007년부터 신촌 세브란스 어린이병원 학교와 공동으로 소아암 아동을 위한 학교 복귀 및 적응을 위한 통합 프로그램을 개발해 운영했다. 또 로날드 맥도날드 하우스 자선재단(RMHC)에서는 UN이 지정한 세계 어린이날을 맞이해 양산부산대학교의 어린이 병원학교를 짓는 데 지원하기도 하는 등 맥도날드는 어린이들에 대한 다양한 지원을 벌이고 있다. < 관련 기사 모음 > ‣ ‘세계 어린이날’ 기념 어린이 돕기 기금 모금 실시 로날드맥도날드하우스자선재단은 오는 11월 개원을 앞둔 양산부산대학교병원 어린이병원과 9월 11일(목) 오전 11시 양산병원에서 입원 환아들을 위한 병원학교 설립과 운영을 지원하는 협약을 체결했다. 이번 협약을 통해, 로날드맥도날드하우스자선재단(RMHC)은 장기간 입원하는 환아들에게 정서적인 안정과 지속적인 교육의 기회를 제공하기 위한 병원학교 개설과 학습용 기자재 설치에 소요되는 비용 약 1억5천만 원을 지원하게 된다. 어린이병원학교에서는 장기간 입원으로 인해 학교공부를 지속할 수 없는 환아들이 입원 중 교과 과정을 학습할 수 있으며 음악, 미술 등의 활동을 통해 병실을 벗어나 잠시나마 휴식을 취할 수 있다. 양산부산대학교병원 어린이병원학교는 2006년 새 단장하여 문을 연 신촌세브란스 어린이병원학교에 이어 RMHC가 지원하는 두 번째 어린이병원학교가 된다. 또한, RMHC재단은 2006년 국내최초로 개발, 운영 중인 ‘학교복귀 및 적응 프로그램’을 양산부산대학교 어린이병원학교에 보급하여, 소아암 등 만성질환을 가진 어린이들이 퇴원 후 성공적으로 학교 및 일상생활에 적응하는 것을 도울 예정이다. 미국, 호주, 일본 등 선진국에서는 이미 활성화된 ‘학교복귀 프로그램’은 소아암 투병을 마친 아동을 학교와 사회생활에 성공적으로 복귀시키기 위한 복지 프로그램이다. [아이비타임즈 2008.9.12일자] ‣ 방과 후 축구교실 도입 올해 남아프리카공화국에서 열리는 월드컵을 앞두고 한국맥도날드가 부산교육청과 방과후축구교실 확대 및 축구클럽 육성 협약을 체결했다. 2010년 국제축구연맹(FIFA) 월드컵의 해를 맞아 월드컵 공식 스폰서인 한국맥도날드가 2006년부터 한국 어린이들의 건강하고 활기찬 생활을 촉진하기 위해 운영 중인 로널드 맥도날드 어린이 축구교실의 확대 운영과 함께 부산...
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...Management Information Systems Management Information Systems (MIS) An MIS provides managers with information and support for effective decision making, and provides feedback on daily operations. A manufacturing MIS can help managers monitor a manufacturing process to maximize the value to processes within an organization. Information is provided to managers through various summary reports that are usually generated through accumulation of transaction processing data. Each MIS is an integrated collection of subsystems, which are typically organized along functional lines within an organization. Thus, a financial MIS includes subsystems that address financial reporting, profit and loss analysis, cost analysis, and the use and management of funds. The architecture of an MIS is shown below. Sources of Management Information • Management information systems is one of the systems that managers use to obtain information. Other systems include decision support systems, executive support systems and expert systems. Data Inputs to an MIS Most of the data source for MIS is the organization’s various transaction processing systems that capture and store data from ongoing business transactions. Data may also come from various functional areas (accounting, finance, sales, etc.) of an organization. ...
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...AirAsia flies 20 million passengers in five years m-Travel.com Asia’s low fare airline AirAsia has surpassed its 20 millionth passenger mark in June this year. AirAsia, established in December 2001, has expanded from a two-aircraft operation to a fleet of 45, serving a regional network spanning 10 countries covering Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Macau, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore and Brunei. With the recent confirmation of 40 Airbus order, AirAsia’s total order now stands at 100 aircraft with 30 options. Kathleen Tan, executive vice president – commercial, said the milestone is “a strong testament to the appeal of our low fares and the strength of our unbeatable product – brand new modern fleet of Airbus 320, fun and friendly service, convenient booking channels and an extensive regional route network of 2,450 weekly flights.” Operating from six hubs, the continued roll out of Airbus fleet will increase AirAsia’s capacity to facilitate an aggressive expansion programme within the group through added new frequencies and launching of new routes. Over last six months, AirAsia has launched exciting new routes to Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Brunei, Hanoi, Krabi, Solo and Pekan Baru. With recently added frequencies, AirAsia now flies five times daily to Bangkok, and four times daily to Jakarta from its Kuala Lumpur hub. “Our seamless internet booking is escalating at rapid pace, a strong indication that Asians today are embracing internet technology...
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...Integrating SCM, CRM, AND ERP, Integration Tools, vendors, advantages and disadvantage . We collected the data from secondary sources, analyzed within our group, and finally formulated the outline of our study. We would like to say that this report helps us a lot to understand ERP system largely. Moreover, your kind acceptance of this report would be highly appreciated. Sincerely Yours 1. Ms. Rasheda Naima Jahan (2013-3-95-019) 2. Mr. Md. Rafiqul Islam (2013-3-95-063) 3. Mr. Shadesh Baishnab (2013-3-95-075) 4. Mr. Md. Asaduzzaman (2013-3-95-099) 5. Mr. Avijit Das (2014-1-95-038) Acknowledgements We always have the guidance & clear instructions from our course teacher Dr. Md. Helal Uddin Ahmed. He never showed any sign of impatience towards us. He made us very much clear about the project content & what exactly He expected from us. Our term paper topic is “Enterprise Resource Planning”. To complete the report, we take help from several books named ‘ Management Information Systems’ by Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane Price Laudon and ‘management information system’ by charles parker. Last of all, every single member of our group deserves significant acknowledgement. If a single member of this group were absent from the...
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...ARMY AVIATION OPERATIONS IN LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT Introduction “Foot slogging” by infantrymen has been most important and fundamental to address an insurgency; however, there are limitations to their mobility. To increase their versatility, the Portuguese introduced two contrasting means, the helicopter and the horse. While there were other, more conventional solutions to the mobility problem, such as trucks, jeeps, and light armored cars, these vehicles required at least crude roads, had other terrain limitations, and were vulnerable to land mines. The advent of the helicopter and its application in counter-insurgency began with the British in Malaya on 1 April 1950, with the formation of the Far East Casualty Air Evacuation Flight at Seletar with strength of three Westland S-51 Dragonfly helicopters. During the Malayan Emergency the British used their helicopters primarily for casualty evacuation and later for airlifting troops. Question that looms ahead for the future, no matter what the outcome in Jammu and Kashmir, and North Eastern States, is how the army aviation succeeds against fierce insurgency in strategy and capabilities. The Taliban’s resurgence, tenacious resistance against NATO forces in Afghanistan, Al Qaeda’s ability to elude United States forces, and the trouble Israel has had in trying to subdue violence in tiny Southern Lebanon (Hezbollah) and tinier Gaza (Hamas) deepen concern that even world’s finest militaries have problems against any kind...
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...Shah Basit Hussain Qureshi Istanbul, Turkey Chapter 2 Collaboration and Teamwork Project Identifying Management Decisions and Systems With a team of three or four other students, find a description of a manager in a corporation in Business Week, Forbes, Fortune, Wall Street Journal, or another business publication or do your research on the Web. Gather information about; * What the manager does and the role he or she plays in the company: This job contributes to Starbucks success by leading a team of store partners to create and maintain the Starbucks Experience for our customers and partners. The store manager is required to regularly and customarily exercise discretion in managing the overall operation of the store. In particular, a majority of time is spent supervising and directing the workforce, making staffing decisions (i.e., hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, discharging, staffing and scheduling), ensuring customer satisfaction and product quality, managing the store’s financial performance, and managing safety and security within the store. The incumbent is responsible for modeling and acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles. * Identify the organizational level and business function where this manager works: * Make a list of the kinds of decisions this manager has to make and the kind of information that manager would need for those decisions: Leadership * Setting goals for the work group, developing organizational...
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...Nikki Vanessa V. Novales July 20, 2012 # 2012-42443 PI 10 E2-6R Rizal: Hidden Beneath The Surface A Reaction Paper On “Bayaning 3rd World” “Who is Rizal?” If you ask this question to any Filipino, they will most likely say, “He is our national hero” Or “He’s the person stamped on our 1-peso coin”. But is that all he really is? The movie “Bayaning 3rd World” is about two film makers trying to make a movie about Rizal. They found out, however, that this would not be an easy task, for their subject is a very complicated man. Rather than focusing on a single issue about Rizal, they decided to make a detective story about Rizal being the country’s national hero. They tackled several issues but focused mainly on Rizal’s retraction and Josephine Bracken. The movie was meant to be educational, but unlike most documentaries, “Bayaning 3rd World” is definitely not boring. The documentary was presented in a comical way, so that viewers of all ages would be able to understand it and grasp its meaning. I was confused at first because I didn’t know what the “Retraction Controversy” was and the two film makers started having these long conversations about it without explaining it to the viewers. But when I found out what it was all about, following the flow of the story became easy. Another controversy that arose was about Josephine Bracken, on whether she and Rizal were married or not. It was implied that if they were indeed married, then Rizal retracted...
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...Current Systems The current system that St John’s University has implemented caters to everyone in the college community. Their system covers from admissions through graduation and everything in between. One accesses their university information system through what they call St. John’s Central (stjohns.edu, 2013). Through the university’s website, St Johns Central provides internet access to manage many facets of one’s college career. According to StJohn.edu (2013), the University possesses a wide variety of technology systems, places, and services including: * Electronic Mail (E-mail) * Some helpful places to bookmark * Some important places for learning * Computing devices * Communication via the Network * Software * Collaboration and Storage Places * Student Support and Technical Consultation St John’s University provides access to e-mail by way of Microsoft Live 365’s system. Their e-mail can be accessed through their network on campus, but they also provide access to their e-mail system through mobile devices (tablets, smartphones), which eases the burden of communication between teachers and students and amongst other students in an effort of collaboration, so that one doesn’t have to be physically in school to log in to one of the university’s pc’s to view e-mails or to work on projects or other assignments. In today’s digital age, Cloud computing provides ease of access to the university’s network by, according to Laudon & Laudon(2012)...
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...Chemical Case Study Achieving operational excellence - in a polythene business In early 2007, a major petrochemical company embarked on a key strategic project to develop and implement a global operations excellence programme. Background The programme aimed to reduce costs, increase plant availability and reduce waste through introducing world class manufacturing practices in a sustainable way. ABB was selected to complete an initial high level benchmark assessment at 10 of their 150 plants. The assessment identified the gaps between present and world class performance, quantified the financial opportunity for improvement and established momentum for action. Building on the learning from the benchmark, ABB worked with the organisation to develop their global operations excellence programme. ABB were then selected as the programme implementation partner, providing ABB’s leading operational excellence methodology and proven delivery experience. ABB’s approach to operational improvement is based on our i2i model. The approach delivers improvement through 3 phases of work; − Investigate (performance, practices and opportunities) − Implement (diagnose problems and identify solutions) − Integrate (embed solutions into normal business) Improvement is driven via 3 ‘streams’ of activity, all of which must be aligned and normally progress in parallel; − Leadership stream (business direction and focus) − Operational stream (manufacturing improvement teams) − Organisational stream (people...
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...Save from: www.uotiq.org/dep-cs University of Technology Computer Science Department 4th Class Management Information Systems (MIS) اﺳﺘﺎذ اﻟﻤﺎدة: د.ﻋﻠﻴﺎء ﻋﺒﺪاﷲ Reference book: "Management Information System new approaches to Organization and Technology", 5e, Kenneth C. Laudon , Jane P. Laudon. Lecture-1 Definitions of Management Information Systems A. Management: What is management? – 1. Planning – Goal setting – Environmental scanning – Forecasting – Data collection – 2. Organizing – Staffing – Coordinating – Delegating – Understanding – Procedures/ Policies - 3. Leading –Authority – Motivating – Directing: Delegation of responsibilities activating – Supervising – Negotiation – Persuading – 4.Controlling: Resources- Money (capital), manpower (people), materials, machines, movement (Distribution, flow), and Information – Measuring – Evaluating – Reporting – corrective action – feed back – 5. Communicating: Goals/Objectives, standards of desirability – Informing – Persuading – Negotiation – Corrective action – Listening Lecture-2 Information: What is information? . Processed data • Meaningful • Perceived value • motivating action • HAS SURPRISE VALUE • HAS NEWS VALUE • Presented facts • active (it enables doing) • business based (Domain based) • transformed form data – 3. Model • entity • attribute • relationship – 4. Reduces Uncertainty? – 5. Reduces Equivocality? – 6. Knowledge/Power 7. Send/Receive...
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...for watching video? Can you identify any shortcomings of the device? 2. Compare the capabilities of the Kindle to the iPad. Which is a better device for reading books? Explain your answer. 3. Would you like to use an iPad or Kindle for the books you use in your college courses or read for pleasure instead of traditional print publications? Why or why not? II Porter’s competitive forces model helps companies develop competitive strategies using information systems. In this context answer the following questions: 1. Define Porter’s competitive forces model and explain how it works. 2. Describe what the competitive forces model explains about competitive advantage. 3. List and describe four competitive strategies enabled by information systems that firms can pursue. 4. Describe how information systems can support each of these competitive strategies and give examples. 5. Explain why aligning IT with business objectives is essential for strategic use of systems. III Discussion Questions 1. It has been said that there is no such thing as a sustainable competitive advantage. Do you agree? Why or why not? 2. It has been said that the advantage that leading-edge retailers such as Dell and Wal-Mart have over their competition isn’t technology; it’s their management. Do you agree? Why or why not? 3. What are some of the issues to consider in determining whether the Internet would provide your business with a...
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...Structural functional theory is when society is a complex system of interconnected and interrelated social structures each having a function and working together to promote social stability. One hundred million people shop at Wal-Mart every week. Wal-Mart is very convenient for people to shop at. Most people do not even have to shop at other stores because Wal-Mart has everything. It’s also convenient because it is right around the corner from a lot of customers houses; they don’t have to travel far to find a Wal-Mart store so they save gas. People already know that Wal-Mart has the lowest prices so they don’t have to search for stores with low prices. The items sold are good quality as well as cheap. What more could someone ask for. Wal-Mart is a world leader in logistics and promotes greater efficiency between its suppliers. Bob McAdam who is the Wal-Mart vice president states in the video, “We are raising the standard of living through lowering the cost of goods for people.” He is saying that Wal-Mart is good for Structural functional theory is when society is a complex system of interconnected and interrelated social structures each having a function and working together to promote social stability. One hundred million people shop at Wal-Mart every week. Wal-Mart is very convenient for people to shop at. Most people do not even have to shop at other stores because Wal-Mart has everything. It’s also convenient because it is right around the corner from a lot of customers houses;...
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