...Journal The Evolution of Information Management By Don Hatcher, Bill Prentice Customers today are demanding better service, lower prices, and higher quality goods. With such a volatile economy in recent years and with so many businesses competing for the same customers, it is imperative for companies to continually improve their customer service or else risk falling victim to their competitors. This is one reason why many organizations are rethinking how they do business. For years, they have accumulated valuable information as a by-product of production while failing to put it to good use. When a company knows its customers’ buying patterns, interests, and demographics, it provides a distinct competitive advantage. This knowledge has become so critical in recent years that the process of managing information has become an industry of its own. How does a company manage its strategic information assets in today’s rapidly changing business environment? What challenges arise out of that task? Are there any preventive measures that can ease the “growing pains” associated with moving from one information paradigm to the next? No matter how simple or convoluted the current information architecture is, evolving companies’ effective use of information can help them achieve a level of sustainable competitive advantage that can be measured on the bottom line. [pic] Figure 1. The Information Evolution Model and its Five Levels The Information Evolution Model Companies...
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...MIS 201 Principles of Management Information Systems Summer Semester 1434/1435 Course Syllabus Instructor: Office: Section#: Office Hours: Qasem Kharma 98 By Appointment Instructor title: Phone: Location: Email: Assistant Professor qkharma@ksu.edu.sa COURSE DESCRIPTION: A general overview of management information systems, information systems technologies and how to build information system. Emphasis is on application of the systems. 3 credits. COURSE PREREQUISITES: N/A. COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course introduces the concept of information systems (IS), E-Business, Technologies of Management Information Systems and approaches to designing, managing, and organizing IS using class lectures, case studies, and case presentations. At the completion of this course, students should know: The definition of a management information system and the various components of an MIS. How Businesses Use Information Systems. How information systems influence the decision making process. Advanced technologies of Information Technology. How to collect and manage useful data and information. How to build information system. REQUIRED TEXT: Jane P. Laudon and Kenneth C. Laudon. Essentials of Management Information Systems, 9th Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, McGraw-Hill, 2011. ISBN: 013602579X. REFERENCE: Stephen Haag and Maeve Cummings. Management Information Systems for the Information Age, Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2009; ISBN: 0073376787. ...
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...Principles of Management Information Systems First Semester 1435/1436 Course Syllabus Instructor | Mr. ZIA UL HAQ PARACHA | Office# | S / 142 | Location | College of Business Administration | Email | zparacha@ksu.edu.sa | Website | http://fac.ksu.edu.sa/zparacha/home | COURSE DESCRIPTION: A general overview of management information systems, information systems technologies and how to build information system. Emphasis is on application of the systems. The course is of 3 credit hours. COURSE PREREQUISITES: N/A. COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course introduces the concept of information systems (IS), E-Business, Technologies of Management Information Systems and approaches to designing, managing, and organizing IS using class lectures, case studies, and case presentations. At the completion of this course, students should know: * The definition of a management information system and the various components of an MIS. * How Businesses Use Information Systems. * How information systems influence the decision making process. * Advanced technologies of Information Technology. * How to collect and manage useful data and information. * How to build information system. REQUIRED TEXT: Management Information Systems, Pearson, Global Edition, 13/E, Kenneth Laudon Jane P. Laudon, ISBN-10: 0273790358 • ISBN-13: 9780273790358 REFERENCE: Stephen Haag and Maeve Cummings. Management Information Systems for the Information Age, Publisher:...
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...SYLLABUS – UNDERGRADUATE Course Title: Management Information System Semester: Spring 2012 Instructor: Professor Tang Qingquan Sun Yat-Sen Business School, SYSU Part 1: Course/Faculty Information |Course Title & Code |Management Information System | |Class schedule |2012.9----2013.1 | |Classroom location |SYSBS East Campus | |Course Duration： |54 | |No. of credits： |3 | |Level： |[√] Bachelor Core Course |[ ] Bachelor Elective Course | |Prerequisites： | | |Instructor name： |Tang Qingquan | |Office hours |14:30-18:00 on Thursday | |Instructor’s contact info (office, |SYSBS MBA centre M408 ...
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...Accounting Information Systems Chapter 1 The Information System: An Accountant’s Perspective 3 Introduction to Transaction Processing 31 Ethics, Fraud, and Internal Control 91 Chapter 2 I Chapter 3 1 CHAPTER The Information System: An Accountant’s Perspective nlike many other accounting subjects, such as intermediate accounting, accounting information systems (AIS) lacks a well-defined body of knowledge. Much controversy exists among college faculty as to what should and should not be covered in the AIS course. To some extent, however, the controversy is being resolved through legislation. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002 established new corporate governance regulations and standards for public companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This wide-sweeping legislation impacts public companies, their management, and their auditors. Of particular importance to AIS students is the impact of SOX on internal control standards and related auditing procedures. Whereas SOX does not define the entire content of the AIS course, it does identify critical areas of study that need to be included for accountants. These topics and more are covered in the chapters of this text. The purpose of this chapter is to place the subject of AIS in perspective for accountants. Toward this end, the chapter is divided into three major sections, each dealing with a different aspect of information systems. The first section explores the information environment...
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...of the Currency Administrator of National Banks Management Information Systems Comptroller’s Handbook May 1995 Management M Management Information Systems Introduction Background Risks Associated with MIS Assessing Vulnerability to MIS Risk Achieving Sound MIS MIS Reviews Examination Objectives Examination Procedures Internal Control Questionnaire Purpose MIS Policies or Practices MIS Development User Training and Instructions Communication Audit Conclusion Verification Procedures Table of Contents 1 1 3 4 5 6 9 10 17 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 Comptroller's Handbook i Management Information Systems Management Information Systems Background Introduction A management information system (MIS) is a system or process that provides the information necessary to manage an organization effectively. MIS and the information it generates are generally considered essential components of prudent and reasonable business decisions. The importance of maintaining a consistent approach to the development, use, and review of MIS systems within the institution must be an ongoing concern of both bank management and OCC examiners. MIS should have a clearly defined framework of guidelines, policies or practices, standards, and procedures for the organization. These should be followed throughout the institution in the development, maintenance, and use of all MIS. MIS is viewed and used at many levels by management. It should be supportive of the institution's longer...
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...AN INTRANET CUSTOMER SUPPORT HELP DESK SYSTEM (ICSHDS) FOR MULTITECH BUSINESS SCHOOL By MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS TECHNOLOGY A Concept Paper submitted to the School of Computing and Informatics Technology For the Study Leading to a Project Proposal in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Bachelor of Of Makerere University. Supervisor Department of School of Computing and Informatics Technology, Makerere University , +256-41-540628, Fax: +256-41-540620 {note: numbers are standard December 2011 GROUP MEMBERSHIP : # | Names | Registration Number | Signature | 1 | | | | 2 | | | | 3 | | | | 4 | | | | Table of contents 1.0 Introduction 4 2.0 Background to the Problem 4 3.0 Problem Statement 5 Objectives 5 4.1 Main Objective 5 Other Objectives 5 5.0Methodology 6 5.1 Observation Method 6 5.2 Interview Method 6 5.3 Administering Written Questionnaires 6 5.4 Documentation and Archival records 6 6.0 Outcomes 7 7.0 References 8 1.0 Introduction In today’s information age, organizations are required to provide effective, quick and access information .The growing availability of low cost hardware and software avails computerized service provision within the reach of every organization. Service inquiry and response by various stakeholders is increasing dramatically, as stated by Robert Ferguson a receptionist...
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... | MISY 3310 Management Information Systems Section W01: Online Course; 2013 Spring Semester Instructor: Dr. Tim Klaus Office: OCNR 385 Telephone: Office: (361) 825-2379 Cell Phone: (361) 248-8495 – feel free to call Mon-Sat between 9AM-10PM (I’ll be able to receive or return your call quicker than if you call the office) E-mail: tim.klaus@tamucc.edu Office Hours: Monday 8:30-8:55 AM, 9:55-10:55 AM, 12:00-3:10 PM Wednesday 8:30-8:55 AM, 9:55-10:55 AM Other days and times by appointment Course Website (Blackboard): http://iol.tamucc.edu/ Course Materials 1. Required Text: O’Brien, James and George Marakas, Introduction to Information Systems: Essentials for the E-Business Enterprise, 16th ed., Irwin/McGraw-Hill. Print - ISBN: 0073376884 eText – ISBN: 0077506413 2. Course material through http://iol.tamucc.edu/ Optional Materials None Prerequisites MISY 2305 or equivalent and Junior standing or above. Course Description: Provides an understanding of the importance of computer-based information in the success of the firm. Illustrates ways in which companies utilize computer systems to strategically compete within certain industries. Emphasis is on the role of information systems within each of the functional areas of business. Major concepts include data management, decision support, and management information systems. Relationship to Other Coursework: Where MISY 2305...
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...[pic] [pic] Manipal University Dubai Campus Discipline: MBA SEM III, February 2013 – July 2013 Course code : INS 601 Course Title : Information Systems Management Faculty : M I Jawid Nazir Prerequisites : Nil Credits : 3 (Three) Course Description: This course is where the students learnt about the Information Technology fundamentals and types of Information systems in Business. This course depicts the role of information systems in management, including current professional practices and methodologies. Topics include the general systems theory, decision theory, organizational models, types and benefits of information systems, systems planning and development, and management and control of information systems. The students will also get a hands-on in the productivity software’s used in Organizations. Course Requirements: • Attendance: Regular Attendance is mandatory. Students have to maintain more than 80% attendance in order to be eligible to take Semester End examination. • Advance Preparation: The students should have to prepare significant portion of the text book and reading material prior to the beginning of the class. Failure to do so would affect the comprehension of the lecture and performance in the examination. • Project Work: The students will be consigned certain case assignments during the lecture hours of the term. They should submit their completed case analysis work before the end of the class. This would be later be graded and...
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... • PDF is preferred, but additional formats are accepted (.doc, .wpd, .rtf, .xls, or .txt). • Preview your uploaded transcript to ensure it’s legible. • Applicants with international transcripts are required to submit a WES (www.wes.org) course-by-course evaluation. Official transcripts will be required if admitted. ⇨ Three letters of recommendation. • Three recommendations are required. Recommendations are submitted electronically via the online application system. These letters should be written narratives by individuals who can address your responsibilities and skills, professional potential, motivation, and the potential impact of the program on the development of your career. *Management Information Systems (MIS) will not accept letters of...
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...with a maximum of success while using a minimum of means. To test, therefore, the effectiveness of the inmate system, the end or the objectives and the means or the strategies availed of to secure the desired end must be examined. According to A. Sarras, N.D., in today’s world Management Information System, a computerized processing system is needed in generating information for the people in the organization to meet the information needed in decision making to achieve the corporate objective of the organization. In any organization, small or big, a major portion of the time goes in data collection, processing, documenting it to the people. Hence, a major portion of the overheads goes into this kind of unproductive work in the organization. Every individual in an organization is continuously looking for some information which is needed to perform his/her task. Hence, the information is people-oriented and it varies with the nature of the people in the organization. The difficulty in handling this multiple requirement of the people is due to a couple of reasons. The information is a processed product to fulfill an imprecise need of the people. It takes time to search the data and may require a difficult processing path. It has a time value and unless processed on time and communicated, it has no value. The scope and the quantum of information is individual-dependent and it is difficult to conceive the information as a well-defined product for the entire organization. Since...
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...last four decades, there has been a significant growth in the service and information sectors of the economy. This growth explains the increasing importance of the Management Information Systems (MIS) discipline which studies the development, use and management of information systems (IS). Computer and IS skills have become required for most professions. This course is an opportunity for the students of the TBS to be introduced to such an important field. One of the main objectives of the course is to provide the students with basic IS skills (at the conceptual level) and to familiarize them with the technical jargon in order to bridge the communication gap that may exist between them and IT professionals. Good communication between end-users and IT professionals is crucial to the successful development, implementation, management, and strategic use of IS. Another important objective of this course is to expose the students to various issues surrounding the management of IS and to help them to understand the strategic implication of IS. More specifically, the following topics will be covered: ● IS concepts, models, and basic theories ● Information Technology (Hardware and Software) ● Role of IS in the Organization ● Strategic Use of IS ● IS Development ● Integrated IS (ERP, SCM, CRM) ● e-business and e-commerce RECOMMENDED TEXTS: 1. Ken C. Laudon & Jane P. Laudon, Management Information Systems, 12th Edition, Prentice Hall. 2. The teacher’s lectures notes...
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...How MIS Affects Organizational Functions The Management Information Systems (MIS) plays a very important role in business environment to become a significant strategy of its organization operation. According to Linda Banks, the author of “The Tea Room News”, she mentions the impact of MIS to business processes is “Management Information Systems (MIS) not only include software systems, but the entire set of business processes and resources that are used to pull together information from functional or tactical systems” (B, 2015). Basically, the MIS is described as data collected system which analyzes data in order to provide appropriate information related in business performances. That information will be valuable for different levels of its management. On this paper, we will discuss the effect of MIS on executive level of business decision making, organizational department levels; and its contributions on production sales. In the level of competitive business environment nowadays, business owners have to react immediately with the sudden change of current activity of organization. By the way, the decision needs to be quick and accurate. According to Watson H.J and Mann R.I, the co-author of the article “Information Systems for Management” published in 1987, stated that “The MIS supports the planning, control and operation functions of an organization by furnishing uniform information in the proper time frame to assist the decision makers" (Watson H.J , Mann R.I, 1987). Obviously...
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...IS Success Model in E-Learning Context Based on Students' Perceptions Freeze, Ronald D; Alshare, Khaled A; Lane, Peggy L; Wen, H Joseph. Journal of Information Systems Education21.2 (2010): 173-184. The title captures the objective of the study which is to evaluate the success of the E-learning based on the IS success model. Abstract This study utilized the Information Systems Success (ISS) model in examining e-learning systems success. The study was built on the premise that system quality (SQ) and information quality (IQ) influence system use and user satisfaction, which in turn impact system success. A structural equation model (SEM), using LISREL, was used to test the measurement and structural models using a convenience sample of 674 students at a Midwestern university. The results revealed that both system quality and information quality had significant positive impact on user satisfaction and system use. Additionally, the results showed that user satisfaction, compared to system use, had a stronger impact on system success. Implications for educators and researchers are reported. Keywords: IS Success, E-Learning, User satisfaction, System use, System quality, Information quality 1. INTRODUCTION Both undergraduate and graduate courses are experiencing a migration away from the traditional classroom and toward a greater emphasis for electronic delivery of content (Allen and Seaman, 2008). This trend cuts across all departments and schools in the university...
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...COURSE OUTLINE 1. Fundamentals of Information Systems: • Introduction and definition of terms • System concepts • Information systems components • Drivers of information systems • Influence on MIS design • Problems with MIS 2. Information Requirements and Decision-making • Information as a corporate resource • Management decision making • Management information requirements 3. Organizations and Information Systems • Characteristics of organizations • Impact of information systems on organizations • The Internet – role in the modern business 4. IT infrastructure • Hardware and software platforms 5. Ethical Issues in Information Systems • Ethical & moral issues • Information privacy 6. Securing Information Systems • System vulnerabilities • Technologies and tools for security and control 7. Emerging Trends in MIS • Cloud computing, others. Assessment • Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs): 30% • End of Semester Written Examinations: 70% NOTE: Failure to sit for CATs or to hand in any continous assessment work will lead to disqualification from sitting end-of-semester examination. Recommended Reading Jessup, L. and Valacich, J. Information systems today. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall Laudon, K. and Laudon, J. Management information systems: managing the digital firm. New Delhi: Prentice Long, L. and Long, N. Computers: information technology in perspective. Pearson Education: N.J. Lucey, T. Management information systems. London: Letts Educational...
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