...Abstract: Information Technology (IT) Vs. Management Information System (MIS)-in the context of Corporate Management: Information Technology The central aim of IT management is to generate value through the use of technology. To achieve this, business strategies and technology must be aligned. IT Management is different from management information systems. The latter refers to management methods tied to the automation or support of human decision making. IT Management refers to IT related management activities in organizations. MIS is focused mainly on the business aspect, with strong input into the technology phase of the business/organization. A primary focus of IT management is the value creation made possible by technology. This requires the alignment of technology and business strategies. While the value creation for an organization involves a network of relationships between internal and external environments, technology plays an important role in improving the overall value chain of an organization. However, this increase requires business and technology management to work as a creative, synergistic, and collaborative team instead of a purely mechanistic span of control. Historically, one set of resources was dedicated to one particular computing technology, business application or line of business, and managed in a storage-like fashion. These resources supported a single set of requirements and processes, and couldn’t easily be optimized or reconfigured to support...
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...SOCIAL NETWORKS AND THEIR IMPACT ON RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Helen Streck President/CEO Kaizen InfoSource LLC Date: January 25, 2011 Project Underwritten by: ARMA International Educational Foundation Endowment Fund €ARMA International Educational Foundation 1609 Terrie Drive Pittsburg, PA 15241 USA www.armaedfoundation.org Social Networks and their Impact on Records and Information Management A Research Paper by Helen Streck For ARMA International Educational Foundation Copyright 2011 ARMA International Educational Foundation ARMA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SOCIAL NETWORKS AND THEIR IMPACT ON RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1. Introduction Page 1 Section 2. Overview and Background of Social Networks Page 3 Section 3. Issues Influenced by the Generation Gap Page 5 Section 4. Areas of Impact to Records and Information Management Page 8 Section 5. Legal Considerations Arising with Social Networks Page 13 Section 6. Conclusion Page 15 Epilogue Page 16 About the Author Page 17 ii | P a g e Copyright 2011 ARMA International Educational Foundation ARMA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SOCIAL NETWORKS AND THEIR IMPACT ON RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION Social Networks are used by hundreds of millions of people around the world. Social Networks’1 impact on Records and Information Management (RIM) begins with clearly...
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...Influence of Information Technology on Quality Management in Pakistan Abstract Both information technology and quality management are important for the survival and sustainable growth of organization in the current era of competitiveness and both have been studied widely in recent last few years. But there is little well-founded research on relationship of information technology with quality management and how IT effects the different dimensions of Quality management like Top management support, strategic planning process, output quality assurance, important innovation, information and analysis, human resource utilization, customer satisfaction and quality results. This paper explores such linkage between IT and Quality management dimensions and the extent of affects through interview survey of different companies based in Pakistan. Using a pre test questionnaire we selecting the sample of 140 companies for targeted respondent and collect the data through face to face survey. After applying statistical tools on collected data we conclude that information technology influences all dimensions of total quality management and extent of affects increases with increased use of IT in total quality management. Ultimately, extent of IT use in total quality management reflects in shape of improve services quality, improved services productivity and improvement in quality management. Keywords Quality management, Information technology, empirical study, Pakistan, Questionnaires, TQM...
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...ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACTS OF A MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM The society in which we live has been so profoundly affected by information systems that historians refer to the present time as the information age. This is due to our ability to collect, process, store, disseminate and manipulate large amount of information using information system. A Management Information System (MIS) is an information system that provides corporate information to management of a company. It can also be defined as a computerized system that provides corporate information to aid the management of a company. The role of the MIS in an organization can be compared to the role of heart in the body. The Management Information System plays the role of information generation, communication, problem identification and helps in the process of decision making. The MIS, therefore, plays a vital role in the management, administration and operations of an organization. Since the MIS plays a very important role in the organization, it creates an impact of the organization .The manager’s attention is brought to a situation which is expected in nature, inducing him to take an action or a decision in the matter. It also creates another impact in the organization which relates to the understanding of the business itself. The MIS begins with the definition of data, entity and its attributes. It uses a dictionary of data, entity and attributes, respectively, designed for information generation in the organization. Since...
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...Summary This article focuses on how Knowledge Management impacts the Organization performance. As per the author, Knowledge Management is a process that transforms individual knowledge into Organizational knowledge. The aim of this paper is to show that through creating, accumulating, organizing and utilizing knowledge, Organizations can enhance Organizational performance. It talks about how Knowledge Management consists of various factors like strategy, cultural values and workflows. This article contributes to the Knowledge Management field through understanding those factors, their interrelation and the role of Information Technology in achieving a better business performance. The author emphasizes that one of the aspects of introducing Knowledge Management practices in Organizations is its positive impact on Organizational performance. The article talks about history, different sources and mechanics of Knowledge Management. It highlights the important aspects and tools of introducing Knowledge Management process in an Organization. For example, how technology can play a huge role in establishing and implementing a Knowledge Management system in the Organization; how it is a cultural shift, what information should be shared and how to set those key dimensions in an Organization; what is key role HR plays in implementing a Knowledge Management system etc. As per the author, Knowledge Management is essentially a people related discipline, with focus on strengthening collaborative...
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...Introduction Management Information System (MIS) enables small business organization to focus on solving business problems and creating new opportunity with technology. In his article titled “The impact of Management Information System effectiveness on task productivity”, Trivellas explains that “management information system (MIS) is the basic tool to support planning and controlling functions of the managers in small business organization” (2013). He states that MIS touches almost all areas of business, such as manufacturing, accounting & finance, human resource and marketing. Trivellas conducted a survey to investigate the impact of MIS in small business sector such as banking. According to his survey, MIS provides necessary information for managers so that they can able to monitor the organization’s activities and make important decisions accordingly. On the other hand, many other authors state that while MIS provides several benefits to the organization, Trivellas fails to mention the issues and the challenges associated with implementing the MIS technology. The authors find that installing MIS can be expensive for small business organization. The organization should create a separate budget to ensure that the system is current. Trivellas ignore the fact that maintenance of the system is another issue that comes along with installing MIS. Companies should hire someone to keep the system operating effectively. This increases labor cost. Moreover, MIS...
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...internal and external source and processing this information for the purpose of facilitating the process of decision-making of the business. MIS is not new, only the computerization is new , before computers MIS techniques existed to supply managers with the information that would permit them to plan and control business operations. The computer has added on more dimensions such as speed, accuracy and increased volume of data that permit the consideration of more alternatives in decision-making process. The scope and purpose of MIS is better understood if each part of them is defined individually, thus 1. MANAGEMENT: Management has been define in process or activities that describe what managers do in the operation for their organization plan, organize, initiate and control operations. They plan by setting strategies and goals and selecting the best course of action to achieve the goals. They organize the necessary tasks for the operational plan, set these tasks up into homogenous groups and assign authority delegation; they control the performance standards and avoiding deviation from standard. The decision-making is a fundamental prerequisite of each of the foregoing process, the job of MIS is facilitating decisions necessary for planning, organizing and controlling the work and functions of the business so that specified goals of business are achieved. 2. INFORMATION: Data must be distinguished from information and the distinction is clear and important for...
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...THE CHALLENGES OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES ABSTRACT This research project attempt to highlight the challenges of information and communication technology in Nigeria business organization. It intends to determine how the information system helps an organization to perform effectively. Moreover, it also aimed at appraising the possible problems encountered in the installation and structural framework of information and communication technology systems as well as analyzing the socio-economic and indigenous cultural factors that affects the stream (flow) of information in Nigeria business organization. It has been observed that information and communication technology contribute greatly to the success of business organization in Nigeria. It has been deduced from the research that individual peculiar culture does not affect information system in functioning effectively. Finally, in other to make an organization to perform effectively and function well, management should allow flow of information and communication technology system in an organization. TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- i Approval page---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ii Dedication ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- iii Acknowledgement ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- iv-v Table of contents ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- vi-viii Abstract ----...
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...OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT. INTRODUCTION 1. Background of Management Information Systems The concept of Management information system (MIS) has been in existence as early as the 19th Century. Works of majorly were in the form of tabulated cards which could be counted and sorted commonly referred to us punch – cards. The punch-cards still remembered by many, could capture elements of information keyed in on punch-card machines; the cards were then processed by other machines some of which could print out results of tallies. Each card was the equivalent of what today would be called a database record, with different areas on the card treated as fields. The initial idea of MIS was to process data from the organization and present it in the form of reports at regular basis. The system was largely capable of handling the data from collection to processing. It was more impersonal requiring each individual to pick and choose the processed data and use for his requirements. This concept was further modified when a distinction was made between data and information. Information is a product of analysis of data. However the data could be analyzed in different ways producing different shades and specification of information as a product. It therefore demanded that the system concept be an individual oriented since each individual has different orientation. This concept was further modified that the system should present information in such a format...
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...id=GALE|A... Title: Information technology in human resource management: an empirical assessment Author(s): Ibrahim Akman and Alok Mishra Source: Public Personnel Management. 39.3 (Fall 2010): p271. Document Type: Article Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2010 Sage Publications, Inc. http://www.sagepub.com.ezp01.library.qut.edu.au Abstract: The present paper begins by introducing a number of observations off the applications of information technology (IT) in the field of human resource management (HRM) in general. This is due to the fact that IT and its wide range of applications have already made their presence felt in this area. This will be followed by a report on the findings of a survey on the present trends in organizations with in the different sectors in Turkey. Although the impact of IT on HRM has long been attracting the interest of academics, no empirical research has ever been realized in this field in Turkey, and few studies have been reported elsewhere. The survey was conducted among the 106 IT managers and professionals from various sectors, based on whose results, the data shows that IT is used extensively in the organizations to perform HRM functions in Turkey's dynamic economy. The results also indicated that, while IT has an impact on all sectors in terms of HRM to certain extent, the types of IT used vary significantly between recruitment, maintenance, and development tasks. However, the empirical results here reveal that these organizations are not applying...
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...Introduction: Information security continuous monitoring (ISCM) is defined as maintaining ongoing awareness of information security, vulnerabilities, and threats to support organizational risk management decisions. This publication specifically addresses assessment and analysis of security control effectiveness and of organizational security status in accordance with organizational risk tolerance. Security control effectiveness is measured by correctness of implementation and by how adequately the implemented controls meet organizational needs in accordance with current risk tolerance. Organizational security status is determined using metrics established by the organization to best convey the security posture of an organization’s information and information systems, along with organizational resilience given known threat information. This necessitates: • Maintaining situation awareness of all systems across the organization; • Maintaining an understanding of threats and threat activities; • Assessing all security controls; • Collecting, correlating, and analyzing security-related information; • Providing actionable communication of security status across all tiers of the organization; and • Active management of risk by organizational officials. Purpose: The purpose of this guideline is to assist organizations in the development of an ISCM strategy and the implementation of an ISCM program that provides awareness of threats and vulnerabilities, visibility...
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...C.F.R. §§ 164.302 – 318.) This series of guidances will assist organizations2 in identifying and implementing the most effective and appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to secure electronic protected health information (e-PHI). The guidance materials will be developed with input from stakeholders and the public, and will be updated as appropriate. We begin the series with the risk analysis requirement in § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A). Conducting a risk analysis is the first step in identifying and implementing safeguards that comply with and carry out the standards and implementation specifications in the Security Rule. Therefore, a risk analysis is foundational, and must be understood in detail before OCR can issue meaningful guidance that specifically addresses safeguards and technologies that will best protect electronic health information. The guidance is not intended to provide a one-size-fits-all blueprint for compliance with the risk analysis requirement. Rather, it clarifies the expectations of the Department for organizations working to meet these requirements.3 An organization should determine the most appropriate way to achieve compliance, taking into account the characteristics of the organization and its environment. We note that some of the content contained in this guidance is based on recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST, a federal agency, publishes freely available material in...
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...the primary goal of the COBIT v4.1 framework. Provide a basic description of cobit. * The purpose of Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT) is to provide management and business process owners with an information technology (IT) governance model that helps in delivering value from IT and understanding and managing the risks associated with IT. COBIT helps bridge the gaps amongst business requirements, control needs and technical issues. It is a control model to meet the needs of IT governance and ensure the integrity of information and information systems. 5. Explain the major objective of the Control area (COBIT 4.1 Controls Collaboration link on the left side of the COBIT website) * “The COBIT Controls area within ISACA's Knowledge Center promotes collaboration and sharing of information, solutions and experience among COBIT users.” 6. From the COBIT Domains and Control Objectives section, list each of the types of control objectives and briefly describe them based on the descriptions on the website. * Plan and Organize – “This domain covers strategy and tactics, and concerns the identification of the way IT can best contribute to the achievement of the business objectives. The realization of the strategic vision needs to be planned, communicated and managed for different perspectives. A proper organization as well as technological infrastructure should be put in place.” * Acquire and Implement – “To realize the IT strategy, IT...
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...MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 1. Management information system is an organized portfolio of a precise system for getting, processing, and giving information in anchor of the business operations and management of an organization. Types of Management system that is able to employ competitive advantage: • Transaction processing system for operational data processing that is desired, for example, to register consumer orders and to outturn invoices and payroll. • Management reporting systems competent of making reports for limited time periods, designed for managers culpable for limited functions in a firm. • Decision support system expressly designed for the support of individual and conjoint decision making. • Executive information system...
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...specific topic Objective of the Survey The method that was use for this research was the survey method and is to show why good communication is important and how it affects not only the employees but also the patients of this institution. Since good communication helps patients/clients and employees feel at ease, it’s common for people who need health care services to feel anxious about their health, about what tests and treatment they might have to undergo and about what the future holds for them. Many organizations suffer from poor communication which has been shown to effect employees and their work efforts. We look to explore this in detail for Piedmont employees and provide a viable recommendation to assist improving and building a culture of open and honest communication. (Why communication is important.) Corporate communication Corporate communication is a management function or department, like marketing, finance, or operations, dedicated to the dissemination of information to key constituencies, the execution of corporate...
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