...Information Systems and Software Applications Jessica Carson BIS/219 September 13, 2010 Julie Johnston Information Systems and Software Applications Many operational departments work with information systems and software applications on a daily basis. Software applications make the organization of data for many departments more readily available. The accounting department for instance has accounting software applications that help to perform everyday accounting also organizing the company’s accounting information in a readily accessible form (Pearlson & Saunders, 2006). In the management department, the operational mangers can use a number of applications for many different tasks like organization, scheduling, or production of the department (Pearlson & Saunders, 2006). The human resources department uses information systems to keep employee file confidential and software applications to maintain the employee files. The application systems allow the department to organize employee files which enable the department to track employee training, hiring, as well as termination (Pearlson & Saunders, 2006). The accounting department uses the software applications to help in preparing payroll, accounts payable, account receivable, and providing customer invoicing. The applications used in the accounting department have to communicate with each other to keep the information accurate. The applications also have to share information with other information systems throughout...
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...8/20/2014 Discussion Activity #4 Instructions - AMBA 640 9044 Managing Projects, Operations, and Information Systems (2145) Discussion Activity #4 Instructions Basic Instructions: During Weeks 8 and 9, working in teams under the leadership of a student CIO and Assistant CIO, the section drafts an information systems management (ISM) plan for Acme Mexico City. In doing so, the section completes the work tasked as Assignment 4 in the Four Assignments Package to be found in Content/General Information. Additional Instructions: In view of our time constraints, this will be a draft ISM plan. Acme corporate headquarters will have standards, policies, and expectations with which Acme Mexico City (AMC) must comply. These may be hypothesized. Acme Mexico City will need to support both store-internal and -external IS needs Internal needs will include support of at least store Business processes and operations Decision mak ing by employees and managers Strategies to gain competitive advantage Human resource needs External needs will include at least: Reporting to Acme corporate Meeting Mexican and US government regulatory requirements Fulfilling supplier and customer expectations in this business sector in Mexico City Any format that logically and succinctly addresses that above needs may be used A sample IM (=ISM) plan for a health services organization follows below. It is deliberately for such an organization because: Health services is another important business sector supported...
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...Information Systems and Software Applications Software applications and information systems help businesses to manage every area of their business affairs. In a company it is extremely important to have not only an appropriate information system, but also the appropriate software applications that will allow one to conduct daily tasks. It will determine how successful a business can be. Businesses that take the time to invest these types of software can help take an accurate snapshot of where their business has been and where they are going. Usually, the different departments within an organization will have different information systems; however, they may have similar applications or a package of application on a system. Human resources, Finance, and Accounting are three departments in an organization that usually depend on reliable information systems (IS) and must have Software applications that support the duties and help them conduct day-to-day business. In this paper I will discuss these three departments and the system they would benefit from as well as applications that they may require. One of many tasks that the human resources departments has is keeping records of new, current, future, or potential employees. Two information systems compatible with their duties are the office automation system, and the decision support system. The office automation systems would allow human resources employees to support activities for individuals and input data regarding...
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...Information Systems Department XBIS 219 August 28, 2010 Every company has different departments and those departments are in charge of different tasks and employees. In order for the departments to do their job efficiently, employees need a software application to help them complete their tasks. This type of software makes employee's jobs easier and helps the company keep track of their success. Two different examples are the a human resource department and accounting department. The human resources is responsible for hiring new employees, also to establish effective policies and procedures. Human resources (HR) can benefit greatly from the use of iCIMS software. This software can do many tasks for the department. iCIMS is designed to help businesses make the hiring process more efficient by using software for screening and storing applicant information, enabling web-based job applications, tracking candidates, monitoring performance after recruitment, and managing post-employment processes. As stated by the iCIMS (2010) website, " iCIMS' Talent Platform streamlines the entire talent lifecycle in one easy-to-use recruitment and HR software application." The accounting department is those in which deal with money paid, received, borrowed, or owed in the company. Good software that this department can use is Accounting Information System, better known as AIS. According to Accounting Information Systems (2010), “The purpose of AIS is to accumulate data and provide decision...
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...Information Systems and Software Application BIS/219 April 25, 2012 Abstract Information Systems and Software Application There are many types of information systems and software applications that an organization uses to run their businesses. Today, organization uses the information systems and software applications to broaden their horizons and allow their businesses to function at its full capacity. For example, human resources use the software applications to manage employees, were accounting uses the software applications to help manage the company finances and other applications that help manage the company on day-to-day operations. Every organization has a different agenda and specific duties they must perform. The information systems and software applications helps the organization to run a successful business in todays, environment and help manage every aspect of their business affairs. Also, it will help determined how well a business is doing and which direction the business is going. Business that takes the opportunity to seek investment in this type of software can help take accurate inventory of the company. Three major organizational departments that help run a company is human resources, marketing, and accounting. Human resources gather the information that relates to the employees and the company they uses the information system and software applications to help maintain the company, such as hiring, employees...
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...Abstract This paper will compare and contrast the application of information technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets. It will describe how COMSTAT as an information system (IS) implements the four (4) basic (IS) functions; and it will discuss the fashion is which IT systems have made police departments more efficient in preventing and responding to crime. We will also explore the strengths, weaknesses, and SWOT analysis. This is essential for police departments that intend to use the implementation of the new predictive policing. 1. Compare and contrast the application of information technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets. Information Technology (IT) has become a staple of current business, services, and life in around the world. It is used in almost every business organization one can think of. Information Technology makes life easier for us today in our daily operations. The ability it provides for us to communicate worldwide, store as well as retrieve data, and expand or reduce a footprint, and track things beyond measure has catapulted it to the forefront of business assets. In an effort to take advantage of this ability, public services have adopted technology as well. From Fire Departments, to government agencies, and police departments have applied IT with aspirations of optimizing performance...
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...System Analysis for Riordan Manufacturing’s Human Resources Department Kelly Beckwith University of Phoenix, Online Table of Contents Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Scope and Goals ………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Supporting Measures …………………………………………………………………………. 5 System Requirements …………………………………………………………………………. 7 Application Architecture and Process Design …………………………………………………. 9 Data Flow and Protection ………………………………………………………………………. 10 Data Flow Chart ………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Flow of Data Chart ………………………………………………………………………….…. 11 Implementation Process ………………………………………………………………………… 12 Human Resource Organizational Chart ………………………………………………………… 12 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Resources ………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Abstract Designing a new system for Riordan Manufacturing’s Human Resources Department is a crucial and important part of Riordan efforts to evolve with new technology. The company has asked that installation of their new system occur within six months. The current Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) is outdated by over 10 years. Allowing an outside company to implement a new system will save Riordan Manufacturing time and money, and allowing completion of the project in the time allowed. Combining all of the systems used by Riordan’s human resources staff will allow easier access for all. ...
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...Information Systems and Software Applications 1 Software Application and Information System Marguerite Moore Business Information Systems/BIS2 February 21, 2011 Chiedo Ugorji InformationSystems and Software Applications 2 - Please remove. Management Information Services A management department uses a computer based system that provides managers with the tools needed to organize, evaluating, and they run their departments more efficiently. They use software that can look at the past, present, andthefuture information. This is calledthe Management Information Service that includes the software to run the databases, the decision support system, and they also have applications that can run the department of the business more efficiently. These systems (management information systems) provide the department employee with the information to run his operations. It also supports the planning, effective resource...
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...before, information systems are an integral part of today’s business environment. These resources which comprise all hardware, software, data, and networks within an organization are used and accessed by all major functions within a company. As the backbone for the multitude of tasks, activities, and information needed each day, this information must be maintained and managed properly so the company utilizes every resource available to meet their goals and objectives, (Rainer & Turban, 2009). Two departments that depend heavily on the information systems within a company are the finance and marketing departments. While the functions in each department are independent of each other, the information collected company-wide is used by both departments to achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace. These information systems allow managers to make better decisions and plan more efficiently and effectively throughout the entire organization, (Rainer & Turban, 2009). The information systems used by the finance department allow the company to monitor other financial markets and provide measurable data which can be analyzed by many functional areas within an organization. This information contains both historical and current financial activity and can be used to monitor and control how funds are being used and to project future financial requirements of the company, (Bartholome, 2001). In the fast paced and every changing marketing world, the information collected...
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... BSA 375 10/14/2013 Gaya P. Agrawal Hugh McCauley, the COO of Riordan Manufacturing has submitted service request SR-rm-022. In the request, he wants to integrate the variety of HR tools into a single integrated application for all of the plant locations. He wants to take advantage of the more sophisticated, state of the art information systems technology in the human resources department. To this end, Hugh McCauley has submitted service request SR-rm-022, and from that he is expecting a definition of the business requirements for the development of an HR system to support the request objective. He is also expecting a detailed system design and a project implementation plan required to complete the project. He wants this completed in six months so that the new system can be implanted and utilized in the second quarter of the next year. Riordan Manufacturing started its existence in 1991 as a company called Riordan plastics and its founder, Dr. Riordan, acquired patents for “processing polymers into plastic substrates that resisted breaking under extreme tension. In 1992, Dr. Riordan acquired capital to expand his company and renamed it Riordan Manufacturing. By 2000, Riordan Manufacturing was so successful it grew into a global manufacturer that became a leader in...
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...MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 1. INTRODUCTION Management Information System (MIS) provides information for the managerial activities in an organization. The main purpose of this research is, MIS provides accurate and timely information necessary to facilitate the decision-making process and enable the organizations planning, control, and operational functions to be carried out effectively. Management Information System (MIS) is basically concerned with processing data into information and is then communicated to the various Departments in an organization for appropriate decision-making. 2. SCOPE OF STUDY the term "MIS" arose to describe such applications providing managers with information about sales, inventories, and other data that would help in managing the enterprise. Today, the term is used broadly in a number of contexts and includes decision support systems, resource and people management.. 3. WHAT IS MIS? 1) Right Information 2) To the right person 3) At the right place 4) At the right time 5) In the right form 6) At the right cost 4. Characteristics of a Management Information System 1) Provides reports with fixed and standard formats - Hard-copy and soft-copy reports 2) Uses internal data stored in the computer system 3) End users can develop custom reports 4) Requires formal requests from users 5. THE MIS DEFINITION 1) the MIS is defined as an integrated system of man and machine for providing the information to support the operations, the management...
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...Contents Section 1: Information Systems Overview 3 MDHS: Program Selection and Job Functions 3 Job Functions 4 Section 2: Information Systems Concepts 6 Networks: WAN and LAN 6 Wi-Fi, Telecommuting, and Associated Issues 7 Section 3: Business Information Systems 9 Management Information Systems 9 Transaction Processing Systems 10 Decision Support Systems and Artificial Intelligence 11 Transforming Data to Information and Information to Knowledge 11 Section 4: System Development 13 Waterfall Model 13 Prototype Model 14 Section5: Information Systems and Society 15 Approaches Hackers Use to Steal Data 15 Preventing Hackers From Stealing Data 16 References 18 Section 1: Information Systems Overview MDHS: Program Selection and Job Functions The Mississippi Department of Human Services is an organization whose sole purpose is to assist and serve the residents of Mississippi. The services range from offering nutrition assistance through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and employment assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to offering support for families and children. There are many different programs that are offered through programs in specific departments. Each department uses specific computer resources to assist the clients within their respective counties. It is important that the systems used by the department are encrypted, effective, and user friendly. These resources (systems) are managed by...
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...University of Phoenix Business Information Systems BIS/219 Anthony Isom August 10, 2010 Club IT Part II Over the last few months after the business’ opening, Club It improves its systems to keep the business running such as intranet and strategy for competitive advantage. But, a recent study show to Lisa and Ruben; the company’s owners another kind of problems or topics who requires their attention: The company’s resources, customer’s relationship, and supply system. The Club IT’s owners, Ruben Keys and Lisa Tejada followed the first recommendations to keep their business ruling. Now the company still using the intranet system but, every employee use his/her own password to see his/her own information. Only the Ruben and Lisa can check the company’s information such as the company’s sales, stock, or, supply. The new intranet system allows the owners to evaluate their employees, how they manage their time and their efficiency. The customer’s feedback allows the owners to know their clientele’s likes and dislikes, music preferences, food and drink’s preferences. These issues allows Club It to take a competitive advantage over its competitors. However, a recent study shows that Club IT still need to improve three fields to keep and improve its success. The first one: the company resources as the technology. Currently, the intranet technology that Club It use allows the owners to know the currently issues inside the company. But, each department work by itselfs; the owners only...
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...Information Systems and Software Applications Tamaika Bennett BIS/219 September 3, 2012 Eric Rios Information Systems and Software Applications According to Laudon & Laudon (1991) "Today’s, leading companies and organizations are using information technology as a competitive tool to develop new products and services, forge new relationships with suppliers, edge out competitors, and radically change their internal operations and organizations." (para.3) For instance, in many organizational departments such as finance, human resource, and management, internal information software systems devices have become more efficient, which have changed some of the roles and duties within these organizational departments. Financial Department expectations The financial department in any organization is responsible for sustaining the financial success of a business. According to QFinance (2012), “the financial manager’s role, particularly in business, is changing in response to technological advances that have significantly reduced the time it takes to produce financial reports. Financial managers now perform more data analysis to offer senior management ideas on how to maximize profits.” (p.1) Human Resource functions Human resources, or in business terminology “HR,” is responsible for implementing an organization internal and external interests, ethics, policies, and procedures. The Human resources managers...
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