...OF BUSINESS ISD 556: management information systems ASSIGNMENT: CASE STUDY: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND E-COMMERCE COURSEWORK (30%) NAME INDEX NUMBER EVELYN BOAITEY PG7600212 PETER BONSU PG8373512 KELVIN KYEI TUFFOUR PG7605212 DATE: 2ND APRIL, 2013 A. All businesses share one common asset, regardless of the type of business. It does not matter if they manufacture goods or provide services. It is a vital part of any business entity, whether a sole proprietorship or a multinational corporation. That common asset is information. Information enables us to determine the need to create new products and services. Information tells us to move into new markets or to withdraw from other markets. Without information, the goods do not get made, the orders are not placed, the materials are not procured, the shipments are not delivered, the customers are not billed, and the business cannot survive. But information has far lesser impact when presented as raw data. In order to maximize the value of information, it must be captured, analyzed, quantified, compiled, manipulated, made accessible, and shared. In order to accomplish those tasks, an information system (IS) must be designed, developed, administered, and maintained. An information system is a computer system that provides management and other personnel within an organization with up-to-date information regarding the organization's performance;...
Words: 2109 - Pages: 9
...Chapter 1 Business Information Systems in Your Career Multiple Choice Questions 1. One of the recent critical challenges facing Major League Baseball was: a. b. c. d. poor coordination between local and national sales channels. poorly managed sales channels. outdated information systems. decreasing ticket sales. Difficulty: Medium Reference: p. 3 Answer: d 2. The six important business objectives of information technology are new products, services, and business models; customer and supplier intimacy; survival; competitive advantage, operational excellence, and: a. b. c. d. improved flexibility. improved decision making. improved business practices. improved efficiency. Difficulty: Easy Reference: p. 6 Answer: b 3. 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. b. c. d. Improved flexibility Improved business practices Competitive advantage Survival Difficulty: Hard Reference: p. 8 Answer: c 4. The use of information systems because of necessity is: a. b. c. d. survival improved business practices competitive advantage improved flexibility Difficulty: Medium Reference: p. 9 Answer: a 5. (Analysis) Which of the following choices may lead to competitive advantage (1) new products, services, and business models; (2) charging less for superior products; (3) responding to customers in real-time? a. b. c. d. 1 only 1 and 2...
Words: 34754 - Pages: 140
...Information System Auditing Assignment Name ACC/542 Date Sanders Moran Information System Auditing Assignment The article selected for this assignment is titled “Implementing the IT-Related Aspects of Risk-Based Auditing Standards”. It is an overview of the importance of performing a Risk-based audit and the necessary steps auditors take in implementing risk assessment within their audit. Two sets of standards drove the need for risk assessment for IT controls. The first; AICPA SAS 104-111 (Risk Assessment Standards Toolkit) which covers the risk assessment standards and the key points auditors need to consider when incorporating them in an audit. Second, PCAOB AS 5; Audit of Internal Control over Financial Reporting that is Integrated with an Audit of inherent risk. My paper will cover the following topics outlined in the article: benefits of risk-based auditing, planning a risk assessment procedure, gaining an understanding of the IT environment, risk assessment, determining whether further audit procedures (FAP) are necessary, designing and performing FAP, and evaluating Audit Findings. Recommended approach and Benefits of Risk-Based Auditing The layout of the article closely resembles the top-down approach that is required by AS 5. This approach is basically how the auditor performs their auditing procedures; not necessarily the order in which they do them. Top-down “begins at the financial statement level and with the auditor’s understanding of the overall risks...
Words: 1103 - Pages: 5
...scalpers can actually be look at as a good thing. They're insuring that the tickets are in the hands of the biggest fans of the event. When a ticket is marked up 300%, a casual fan or someone who was planning on buying a ticket just for something to do is not going to pay that. Questions #1. The main goal of a business is to earn a profit. They need to determine the difference between the cost it takes to manufacturer a product and sell it, and what a consumer will pay for that product. #2. Communism – an economic system in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs. Socialism – an economic system in which the government controls the production and distribution of goods, but individuals own most businesses. Capitalism – an economic system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. Mixed Economies – an economic system that takes...
Words: 870 - Pages: 4
...Application and Systems Copyright ©2014 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides an overview of Business Information Systems. Students learn to apply Microsoft® Office tools including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to accomplish business objectives. Other topics include uses of application software and the Internet for effective problem solving, exploration of relevant emerging technologies, and how information is used across different industries. Course Dates 35 days Faculty Information Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents (both located on your student website): • Academic Policies University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Get Ready for Class • Familiarize yourself with the textbooks used in this course. Course Materials All electronic materials are available on your student website. Week1 Information Systems and Word Processing Tools Tasks • Download the new and improved Phoenix Mobile app. • Review the Week One Student Guide. 7 days Objectives/Competencies 1.1 Explain the benefits of information systems in the...
Words: 789 - Pages: 4
...Discussion Question 2 (UOP Course) BSA 310 Week 2 Individual Assignments Critical Information Systems Paper (UOP Course) BSA 310 Week 3 Discussion Question 1 (UOP Course) BSA 310 Week 3 Discussion Question 2 (UOP Course) BSA 310 Week 3 Individual Assignment Service Request SR-kf-013 (UOP Course) BSA 310 Week 4 Discussion Question 1 (UOP Course) BSA 310 Week 4 Discussion Question 2 (UOP Course) BSA 310 Week 4 Individual Assignment McBride Marketing Paper (UOP Course) BSA 310 Week 5 Discussion Question 1 (UOP Course) BSA 310 Week 5 Discussion Question 2 (UOP Course) BSA 310 Week 5 Team Assignment Service Request SR-rm-012 Paper and Presentation (UOP Course) ____________________________________________________ BSA 310 Week 2 Individual Assignments Critical Information Systems Paper (UOP Course) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Individual Assignment: Critical Information Systems Paper • Write a 3-5 page paper based on one of the following Virtual Organizations: o Smith Systems Consulting. Huffman Trucking. Kudler Fine Foods. • For the selected Virtual Organization, describe an information system critical to the business processes of the organization. Include in your description how this information system has an effect on the organizational structure. ____________________________________________________ BSA 310 Week 3 Individual Assignment Service Request SR-kf-013 (UOP Course) For more course tutorials...
Words: 718 - Pages: 3
...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: • • •...
Words: 2180 - Pages: 9
...Australian School of Business Information Systems, Technology and Management INFS1602 INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS Course Outline Semester 1, 2013 Part A: Course-Specific Information Please consult Part B for key information on ASB policies (including those on plagiarism and special consideration), student responsibilities and student support services. Table of Contents PART A: COURSE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION 1 STAFF CONTACT DETAILS 2 COURSE DETAILS 2.1 Teaching Times and Locations 2.2 Units of Credit 2.3 Summary of Course 2.4 Course Aims and Relationship to Other Courses 2.5 Student Learning Outcomes 3 LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES 3.1 Approach to Learning and Teaching in the Course 3.2 Learning Activities and Teaching Strategies 4 ASSESSMENT 4.1 Formal Requirements 4.2 Assessment Details 4.3 Late Submission 5 COURSE RESOURCES 6 COURSE EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT 7 COURSE SCHEDULE 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 7 7 7 8 8 9 11 11 12 13 INFS1602 Information Systems in Business 2 PART A: COURSE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION 1 STAFF CONTACT DETAILS Position Lecturer-‐ in-‐charge Lecturer Tutor-‐in-‐ charge Tutor Tutor Tutor Tutor Tutor Name Professor Patrick Finnegan Ms Christine Van Toorn Ms Jill Moore ...
Words: 4600 - Pages: 19
...Rationale of the assignment: This piece of course work has been designed keeping in view the need 1. To understand the strategic role and analyze the information requirements of an organization operating in a competitive global environment. This in turn will require an 2. in depth understanding of the decision making at each of the managerial levels and thereby, 3. Help appreciate the critical relationship between the Business strategies, IS strategy and the IT strategy in an organization. 4. Recommend Information Systems at each level of decision making, justify how these Information Systems would benefit the organization. 5. This assignment also helps the student examine the latent ethical issues of information systems. Assignment brief: Consider a successful Business organization in the UK or in a country of your choice. For this organization, you are required to do the following- 1. Analyze the goals and objectives using the mission statement as the basis. 2. Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses, taking into consideration all the environmental factors. 3. Evaluate the strategic model of the organization and identify at least four key performance indicators for the organization. 4. To measure the key performance indicators selected in (3), identify the information requirements for the key decisions at the various managerial decision making levels. 5. After mapping the information requirements to the key decisions and the managerial levels, recommend...
Words: 411 - Pages: 2
...Solutions to REVIEW QUESTIONS –Chapter 1 1. An accounting information system is a collection of resources designed to provide data to a variety of decision makers according to their needs and entitlement. 2. The users of accounting information fall into two broad groups: external and internal. External users include stockholders, investors, creditors, government agencies, customers and vendors, competitors, labor unions, and the public at large. Internal users are the managers in an organization. 3. Electronic data processing (EDP) is the use of computer technology to perform an organization's transaction-oriented data processing. Management information systems (MIS) use computer technology to provide decision-oriented information to managers. In a decision support system (DSS), data are processed into a decision-making format for the end user. An expert system (ES) is a knowledgebased information system that uses its knowledge about a specific application area to act as an expert consultant to end users. 4. The four common operating cycles of business activity are the revenue cycle, expenditure cycle, production cycle, and finance cycle. 5. The term internal control suggests actions taken within an organization to regulate and direct the activities of the organization. 6. A controller is in charge of the accounting function. The treasurer is responsible for the finances of the business. 7. Internal audit is charged with monitoring and assessing...
Words: 975 - Pages: 4
...John Sperling School of Business ------------------------------------------------- Course Syllabus BIS/219 Version 3 Business Information Systems By Ed Potter, UOP Copyright Copyright © 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Course Syllabus Course Title: | BIS/219 Business Information SystemsStart Date: 8/25/2010, Group ID:SWFOUN85 | Course Schedule: | 8/25/2010, 9/1/2010, 9/8/2010, 9/15/2010 and 9/22/2010 | Course Location/Times/Newsgroup: | South West campus 6 PM to 10 PM | ------------------------------------------------- Instructor’s Name: | Edward A. Potter | Telephone: | Work: 407-5550 (8-5 M-F), Home 562-3114 (5-9 M-F, 9-2 Sat) | UoPhx E-mail Address: | Alpotter77@email.phoenix.edu | Alternative E-mail Address: | Alpotter77@msn.com | Availability: | I check my...
Words: 5103 - Pages: 21
...Management Information Systems Course Code | CSC-490 | Course Title | Management Information Systems | Credit Hours | 03 | Prerequisites by Course(s) and Topics | | Assessment Instruments with Weights (homework, quizzes, midterms, final, programming assignments, lab work, etc.) | Quizzes | 10 % | Assignment | 20 % | Mid-Term Examination | 20 % | Final Examination | 50 % | Total | 100 % | | Instructor e-mail address (if any) | ravianz99@gmail.com | Current Catalog Description | Understanding and knowledge of use of computer-based information systems in all functional areas of business. Computer and information technology, resources, management and end-user decision making, and system development. Study and present a comprehensive case study/Assignment regarding the understanding and knowledge of the of the skills learned in the course. | Textbook (or Laboratory Manual for Laboratory Courses) | Management Information Systems-Managing Digital Firm, by Laudon, Kenneth C., and Laudon, Jane P., 12th Edition, Publisher: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2012/13. | Reference Material...
Words: 1199 - Pages: 5
...array of knowledge about information systems, including what information systems are used, how they are used, and the nature and management of data. Extensive discussions on how businesses and managers use information have honed students’ analytical skills; Students are now able to identify business needs and plan the best use of available resources to meet those needs. Final Project Timeline You should budget your time wisely and work on your project throughout the course. As outlined below, some assignments in the course are designed to assist you in creating your final project. If you complete your course activities and use the feedback provided by the instructor, you will be on the right track to successfully complete your project. □ Suggested in Week One: Review the types of information various organizational departments need and use to perform their roles within a business. □ Suggested in Week Two: Recognize the components of databases and the management issues they present. □ Suggested in Week Three: Identify the types of business transactions, how they are accomplished, and the role of information systems in these transactions. □ Due in Week Four: Complete the Club IT, Part 1 assignment for the background information on the club’s information resources. This project forms the basis for the analysis of the club’s information systems in Week Six. □ Suggested in Week Five: Identify the advantages of information systems for management decision making...
Words: 369 - Pages: 2
...Jet blue hits turbulence assignment 1. As shown in the case, the types of information systems are - TPS ( Transaction Processing)system that is used for making the reservation, papereless processes in this case - CRM (Customer Relationship Management) that enables the customers the communication with the airline company and acquire updated flight info such as delays and cancellations - ESS (Executive Support System)- rovides senior management a way to address strategic issues and planning based on results provided by the systems 2. Jet Blue business model was to provide a luxurious flying experience by using info systems to automate key processes such as the process of ticket sales, and baggage handling, they were also used to manage planes, crews and scheduling. This enabled the airline to turn a profit by running its business at 70% of the cost of larger competitors. The Jet Blue scored customer retention rate of 50%. 3. The problem appeared when the ice storm struck the NYC area. JetBlue made a fateful decision to maintain its schedule in the belief that the horrible weather would break. The weather conditions and the delays or cancellations of other flights caused customers to flood JetBlue’s reservation systems, which couldnt handle the onslaught. Also, JetBlue didnt have a system in place for the rested crews to call in and have their assignments rerouted. The communication system was inadequate. The department responsible for allocating...
Words: 422 - Pages: 2
...Human Resource Information Operating System BIS 219 - Business Information System The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is a software use for data entry of employees demographic, personnel and compensation information. It can also be used for, data tracking certifications, employment licenses, report management, analytical ability and employee benefit administration. A HRIS system is packaged as a data base and hundreds of companies like ADP, People Soft, Oracle and SAP sell HRIS systems; however, let’s keep in mind each HRIS system has different capabilities. Therefore, when selecting the appropriate HRIS system for your organization, be sure to base your selection on the capabilities need within your organization. An effective HRIS system can provide data on just about anything the organization needs. Additionally, during the selection process, ensure the HRIS system has the ability for customization programming. Your business needs may be different than other organizations and/or industry; therefore, having the ability to produce an ad-hoc a report is very important. Just recently, I had the opportunity to research and suggest a new HRIS operation system. When I took on this assignment I was sure this would be an easy task as I have worked on several different HRIS systems and thought I would just recommend one that I was very knowledgeable and proficient. However, I couldn’t just think about myself;...
Words: 516 - Pages: 3
