...ITECH1005 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS Title: Code: Formerly: Business Information Systems ITECH1005 CP571 Level: Teaching Period: Pre-requisites: Co-requisites: Exclusions: Progress Units: ASCED Code: Organisation: Introductory 2012/23 Nil Nil (CP571 and CP857 and ITECH5005) 15 Delivery Mode: C ou r Structure: This course will be taught in a 6-week block mode where the first 2 weeks will cover all lecture material and the first 8 weeks of labs. The remaining labs will be completed over the following four weeks. Type Name Room Telephone Email Timetable: Type Day Time Room Staff Additional consultation time can be booked by contacting the staff member concerned directly. Objectives: This course provides an introduction to business information systems, taking a problem-solving approach, by highlighting the issues faced by managers in identifying, capturing and systematising information in order to improve organisational performance. fdlGrades COURSEDESC_ITECH1005_SZP_2012-23.pdf se Regular semester D es cr 020399 ip tio n In co m CRICOS Provider Number: VIC 00103D, NSW 01266K, SA 02235J pl et e Author: Faezeh Afshar -P School / Division: School of Science, Information Technology and Engineering re vi ew us e Page: 1/7 on Course Description ly ITECH1005 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS After successfully completing this course, students should be able to: Knowledge: • Skills: • • •...
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...Chapter 01:An Introduction to Information Systems TRUE/FALSE 1. Information and data are essentially the same thing. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 5 2. Computers are required to organize or process data. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 7 3. Using a computer to forecast future sales and order more inventory before a shortage can occur is an example of information system feedback. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 12 4. A CBIS is a single set of hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 12 5. The technology infrastructure is a set of shared IS resources that form the foundation of each computer-based information system. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 12 6. Today’s more advanced processor chips have the power of 1990s-era supercomputers. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 13 7. Teraflops is a measure of computer storage capacity. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 13 8. Application software such as Windows Vista and Windows Seven control basic computer operations such as start-up and printing. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 14 9. Software is needed for computers of all sizes from cell phones and small hand held devices to the largest supercomputers. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 14 10. Private cloud computing applications are available to everyone. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 15 11. Information about the documents on the Web and access to these documents are controlled and provided by tens of...
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...2. Bringing together information from several sources is often described as… Aggregating 3. Making a web search more precise involves improving its specificity 4. A hybrid manager is a person with expertise in which areas? Business & ICT 5. A software package like Copernic Agent can be described as an.. Desktop metasearch 6. Finding all the permutations of a word is often known as.. Stemming 7. In software acquisition, xxx software is developed by software of xxx in order to meet an organization’s specific requirements. Identify the missing words marked by XXX Bespoke, Internally 8. In order, Russel Ackoff’s model shows the relationship between.. Data information, knowledge & wisdom 9. Which of the following is NOT a common definition of data? A series of random or non-random facts 10. Data that is unconnected or has no obvious meaning is often called… Noise 11. Information is created in response to an… Information need 12.Which of the following is NOT a definition of information? Information serves to improve the quality of managerial decisions 13. Which of the following is NOT an example of a transformation process? Listing 14. Knowledge involves making information… Actionable 15. Which of the following is NOT related to the content dimension of information quality? Detail 16. Which of the following is NOT related to the FORM dimension of information quality? Accuracy 17. Which of the following...
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...computers and information systems to reduce costs and gain a(n) competitive advantage in the market place. a. Competitive disadvantage b. Marketing advantage c. Quality advantage d. Competitive advantage 2. Business intelligence provides historical, current, and predictive views of business operations and environments and gives organizations a competitive advantage in the market place. a. Competitive advantage b. Computer literacy c. Business intelligence d. Information literacy 3. A(n) management information system is an organized integration of hardware and software technologies, data, processes, and human element designed to produce timely, integrated, relevant, accurate, and useful information for decision-making purposes. a. Radio-frequency identification system b. Management information system c. Business intelligence system d. Transaction processing system 4. What is one of the major components of an information system? a. Analysis b. Programmer c. Database d. Knowledge 5. The process component of an information system generates the most useful type of information for decision making, including transaction-processing reports and models for decision analysis. a. Design b. Input c. Output d. Process 6. Information consists of facts that have been analyzed by the process component and is an output of an information system. a. Database b. Knowledge c. Information d...
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...Corporation has brought about decisions regarding business information systems and what platforms would be the best suited for this organization. If this merger is to succeed, the organization needs to have a firm organizational strategic plan that will combine the strategies of both companies. The strategy will include how every person involved, in both organizations, will be affected, how the different platforms will work, and how these platforms can be brought together in order to reach our organization’s goals and objectives for future success. Additionally, the organization needs to have a decision processing system that will support the organization’s business processes, activities and tasks, how input and output data flows, business applications, and the organization’s technology infrastructure. In order to achieve this, the business objectives need to be defined, business workflow needs to be developed, development of system requirements, specification of the applications and data architectures, define information infrastructure, define information system program measures and metrics, and manage hardware and software integration. Three Characteristics of Enterprise Architecture Enterprise architecture is defined as the goals of the organization, how these goals will be realized from the business processes, and how these “business processes can be better served through technology” (Sessions, 2006). “These systems are broken down into subsystems and connected to each...
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...com/MGMT%20340/mgmt-340-all-quizzes-week-1-7 Product Description MGMT 340 Week 1 : The Systems Development Environment – Quiz 1. Question : (TCO 1) The information system includes all of the following EXCEPT 2. Question : (TCO 1) The process of breaking the description of a system down into its smaller components best defines 3. Question : (TCO 1) The extent to which a system or subsystem performs a single function defines 4. Question : (TCO 1) A centralized database that contains all diagrams, forms and report definitions, data structure, data definitions, process flows and logic, and definitions of other organizational and system components best describes 5. Question : (TCO 3) In which SDLC phase will the analyst study the organization's current procedures and the information systems used to perform tasks? 6. Question : (TCO 3) Priorities for systems and projects are deliverables for the 7. Question : (TCO 3) A systems development methodology created to radically decrease the time needed to design and implement information systems best describes 8. Question : (TCO 3) The practice of turning over responsibility of some or all of an organization's information systems applications and operations to an outside firm is referred to as 9. Question : (TCO 3) An organization should acquire software from in-house developers when 10. Question : (TCO 3) Reusing software can MGMT 340 Week 2 : Systems Planning and Selection – Quiz 1. Question : (TCO 2) Which of the following is NOT...
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...Accounting Rabbit XACC/210 - Accounting Information Systems 08/18/2013 Gregory Ellis Technology in Accounting Information systems are changing various aspects of the accounting profession by dictating the ways that businesses operate. Before the use of computers, or AIS, accountants had to use hand-written ledgers and spreadsheets to keep track of business records. This old method of accounting took hours of time, cases of paperwork, and cost the businesses extra money. If an employer needed to found out information on payroll or inventory, they would have to shuffle through cases and files of paperwork. The more time it took to do this, the more money the employer lost. The businesses that can quickly process raw data and display the information managers require, gain a competitive advantage over companies that lack to ability to move data efficiently through the organization. Accounting information systems have sped up the time that it takes for an accountant to view or change crucial data. Accounting information systems are used to perform tasks in such areas as payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and budgeting in real-time. It is important for any accountant to stay current with all of the new technological advances. According to “Bagranoff, N. A., Simkin, M. G., & Norman, C. S.” (2010), “Career opportunities abound for those with a solid foundation in Accounting Information Systems, including traditional accounting vocations...
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...Information Systems Selecting and acquiring an information system Information systems that are available now days are anticipated for improving the organizations goals and work tasks for everyone involved including the stakeholders, they play a huge part in the systems their selves. For most organizations the challenges of information systems can be somewhat hectic, so being that it is vital that an organization choose the proper information system according to their facility in helping them to achieve the goals that may have set up for accomplishing. The process for selecting and acquiring an information system is first, having everyone within the company to come together to be part of the decision making in establish a strategic plan of action. Secondly, research and become aware and alert of the new technology the company is planning on using. Third, if all is in favor of the decision conduct and identify an analysis of the workflow and system which was selected, after this is when the implementation process should take place knowing it would probably take a bit of time to put together so all staff of different organizations if so are strongly involved. Lastly, review and evaluate the system selected and that it is the right decision for the company, continue to follow up with the progression of the project. Some organizations actually take their time constantly looking and analyzing, while others just sometimes be quick to choose, not thinking of long-term progress...
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...defining relationships among data to create useful information requires ______ knowledge 2 _____ are people who create, use, and disseminate knowledge and are usually professionals in science, engineering, business, and other areas. Knowledge workers 3 Data that can be used for a variety of purposes is said to be ______. Flexible 4 In information systems, _____ is used to make changes to input or processing activities. Feedback 5 ____ consists of computer programs that govern the operation of the computer. Software 6 An _____ is a network based on Web technologies that allows only selected outsiders, such as business partners and customers, to access authorized resources of a company’s intranet. Extranet 7 ____ is (are) considered to be the most important element in a computer-based information system. People 8 ___ involves using information systems and the Internet to acquire parts and supplies. e-procurement 9 A set of integrated programs that manages vital business operations for an entire multisite, global organization. enterprise resource planning system 10 A(n) _____ is an organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases, and devices that support problem-specific decision making. DSS 11 The ______ is an organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases, and devices to create, store, share, and use the organization’s knowledge and experience. knowledge management system 12 _____ is a branch of artificial intelligence...
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...Nursing Information System Monique Brown Walden University Nurs-3010 Section 3: Information Management in Nursing and Healthcare December 21, 2014 Nursing Information Systems Information technology within the health industry has brought a unique set of ethical and legal concerns once adopted in health settings. The usage of nursing information systems all through the country has been found to extend numerous benefits towards patient care. Thus, the nursing information systems have been found to be very beneficial, though they possess a fair share of limitations, which among other aspects include ethics. Ethics in nursing refers to performing actions contrary the nurse’s code of ethics along with what is morally right for patients. Information systems are aimed at improving patient care, consolidating, and making patient information readily available. Nursing information systems have introduced several ethical concerns with regards to the conduct or practice of nursing. Medical Information Privacy and Confidentiality Ethics To begin with, the most emotive and majorly discussed issue concerns privacy of patients’ medical information. Privacy in nursing information systems points to the avoidance by nurses to disclose patients’ medical information to unauthorized individuals (Simpson 1). These unauthorized individuals may comprise hospital staff, non-listed family members, and non-staff among others...
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...[1] ICPA, “Review and Resume”, Accounting Terminology Bulletin no. 1, (1953), par 9. [2] N. Conn, “Objectives of Financial Reporting by Business Enterprises”, Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts no. 1, (1978), par 9. [3] W. Ballada and S. Ballada, “Basic Accounting”, DomDane Publishing, (2011), pp. 20, 88-90. [4] Information Technology, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology, (Accessed 2013). [5] M. Ghasemi, V. Shafeiepour, M. Aslani and E. Barvayeh, “The Impact of Information Technology (IT) on Modern Accounting”, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, vol. 28, (2011), pp. 112–116. [6] http://www.e-conomic.co.uk/accountingsystem/glossary/accounting-system, (Accessed 2013). [7] K. I. Dandago and A. S. Rufai, “Information Technology and Accounting Information System in the Nigerian Banking Industry”, Asian Economic and Financial Review, vol. 4, no. 5, (2013) June, pp.655-670. [8] J. Moscove, P. Sinkin and P. Bagranoff, “A Theory of Interdependent Demand for a Communication Service. Bell Journal of Economics, vol. 5, no.1, (1999), pp. 283-292. [9] J. Hall, Accounting Information System, (2008), pp. 11-28, ISBN-10: 0324560893, ISBN-13: 9780324560893. [10] S. Shanker, “How is Information Technology Used in Accounting?”, Chron Small Business Demand Media, (2013). [11] M. Amidu, et al., “E-Accounting Practices among Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana”, Journal of Management Policy and Practice, vol. 12, no.4, (2011), p. 152. [12] Cost-Benefit...
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... * * * * * * * * * * * * * Information System Briefing * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * An information system is a combination of data, processes and information technology that interact to collect, process, store and provide output for an organization (Wager,K 2009). In an health care organization there are two types of information systems: administrative and clinical. In order for an organization to find the best system they must follow the process for selecting and acquiring an information system. * System implementation begins when the organization gains the system and begins to put it in use. There are several stakeholders that are involved in the implementation process. The CFO (chief financial officer) manages the budget and all future expenses. The CEO (chief executive officer) is the leader of the organization and overlooks everything that is done. The implementation team gets everything in order and ready for the implementation of the new system. The vendors job is to find the system that best fits the buyers requirements. The IT department operates and assists with technical support. To start the implementation process an implementation team should be assembled and a system champion must be identified. The system champion will be responsible for leading the team. Then the team will come together and determine...
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...Exam Name___________________________________ MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Dell Computer's use of information systems to improve efficiency and implement "mass customization" techniques to maintain consistent profitability and an industry lead illustrates which business objective? A) improved flexibility B) survival C) competitive advantage D) improved business practices 2) Tata Motor's new information system, enabling it to automate processes in product design and production engineering planning, is best categorized as a(n) A) TPS B) DSS C) ESS D) KMS 3) As discussed in the chapter opening case, which of the four generic strategies to combat competitive forces formed the basis of e-Bay's growth strategy? A) low-cost leadership B) focus on market niche C) product differentiation D) customer and supplier intimacy 4) Information systems A) pose traditional ethical situations in new manners. B) raise ethical questions primarily related to information rights and obligations. C) raise the same ethical questions created by the industrial revolution. D) raise new ethical questions. 5) Place the following eras of IT infrastructure evolution in order, from earliest to most recent: (1) Cloud Computing Era (2) Client/Server, (3) Enterprise Era, (4) Personal Computer, and (5) Mainframe and Minicomputer. A) 5, 4, 2, 1, 3 B) 4, 5, 3, 2, 1 C) 4, 5, 2, 3, 1 D) 5, 4, 2, 3, 1 6) A DBMS reduces data redundancy and inconsistency...
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...BCO1102 Information Systems for Business 2014 Semester 1 Prepared by Paul Darbyshire Prepared by Paul Darbyshire Welcome Welcome to BCO1102 Information Systems for Business for Semester 1, 2014. For the vast majority of you it will be a compulsory unit of study as it is part of the Business Core in all undergraduate Bachelor of Business degrees. The major focus of this unit is on how computer- based information systems can support decision making in organizations and businesses. Those decisions often need to be made by professionals who come from discipline areas you are studying such as accounting, management, information systems or marketing. One of the most important elements of an information system is people, so all of us need to know what role we can play and what role information and communication technologies (ICT) can play in supporting decisions. This unit will look at the theoretical side of information systems as well as personal productivity tools such as spread sheets and databases. In addition we will look at global trends in information systems and in particular the emerging use of Cloud Computing and Social Networking, which is sometimes called Web 2.0. The unit of study requires the textbook Introduction to Information Systems by Rainer, Prince and Cegielski 5th Edition. The textbook is used for the theory and some of the practical work in tutorials. All reading for this subject during the semester is assigned from this textbook. Feedback from previous...
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...340 ALL QUIZZES WEEK 1 TO 7 MGMT 340 All Quizzes Week 1 To 7 MGMT 340 Week 1 : The Systems Development Environment – Quiz 1. Question : (TCO 1) The information system includes all of the following EXCEPT 2. Question : (TCO 1) The process of breaking the description of a system down into its smaller components best defines 3. Question : (TCO 1) The extent to which a system or subsystem performs a single function defines 4. Question : (TCO 1) A centralized database that contains all diagrams, forms and report definitions, data structure, data definitions, process flows and logic, and definitions of other organizational and system components best describes 5. Question : (TCO 3) In which SDLC phase will the analyst study the organization’s current procedures and the information systems used to perform tasks? 6. Question : (TCO 3) Priorities for systems and projects are deliverables for the 7. Question : (TCO 3) A systems development methodology created to radically decrease the time needed to design and implement information systems best describes 8. Question : (TCO 3) The practice of turning over responsibility of some or all of an organization’s information systems applications and operations to an outside firm is referred to as 9. Question : (TCO 3) An organization should acquire software from in-house developers when 10. Question : (TCO 3) Reusing software can MGMT 340 Week 2 : Systems Planning and Selection – Quiz 1. Question : (TCO 2) Which of the following is NOT...
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