Information Systems Proposal
Introduction
Today in business it is necessary to keep up with technology. Certain technologies, such as information systems, are important to keep up to date and current. Information systems can increase profitability, improve customer service, and manage their daily operations, providing the foundation for business.
Understanding which information system to use for a company is essential to the business plan and will help the organization succeed. Mowry_Records INC. is a small record company in the greater Chicago area. The company has been around for some time and often experiences difficulty understanding which information system they should use so the company can grow. In table 1 below, a synopsis of the information systems is available to show the company which systems are best to help their company thrive.
Type of System Function Example
Functional Area IS Supports the activities within a specific area System for processing payroll functional area
Office Automation System Supports daily work activities of individuals and groups Microsoft Office
Management Information System Produces reports summarized from transaction data, usually in one functional area Report total sales for each customer
Executive Dashboard Presents structure; summarized information about aspects of business important to executives Status of sales by product
Supply Chain Management Manages flows of products, services and information among organizations Wal-Mart Retail Link system connecting to Wal-Mart Table 1 (Rainer & Cegilksi, 2011, p. 3)

Information systems explained
1. Function area IS located in table 1 shows how it could benefit the company, but may need a more detailed explanation than the example given. This information system can be beneficial to middle and lower-level managers because it can summarize data