...of Big Data for the design, implementation and use of enterprise-level information systems in Defense While technology rapidly advances and information becomes a strategic asset, Big Data arouses the demand of politicians and military leaders to make use of possible information advantages to allegedly better support the military mission (DOD, 2010). However, the defense sector is still struggling with the implementation of adequate enterprise-level information systems. Therefore, militaries have to assess the necessity of using Big Data within the different business processes, and they have to ensure that the current implementation of enterprise-level information systems remains adaptable and scalable for future business needs. The amount of data is continuously on the rise due to the rapid growth of mobile devices and applications, smart sensors and devices, cloud computing solutions, and […] portals (“Impact,” 2013). Also, the capability to analyze and to correlate structured with unstructured data will enhance. But militaries must avoid getting distracted from implementing a good information management system that serves current business needs, rather than trying to rapidly dominate Big Data. Instead, the success of todays mission has to gain center stage. Thus, one has to focus on three principles. First: One has to act now but also has to keep in mind that there has to be a transition from information management to Big Date in the future, as Big Data will affect more and...
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...too long to perform. d. DIACAP identifies four spreadsheets that summarize important C&A information. e. A second complaint about DITSCAP was that it only accommodated individual systems. f. DIACAP addresses the need to expand C&A to account for components outside of a site’s control. 2. What is DCID 6/3, and why would you use DCID 6/3 as opposed to DIACAP for Certification and Accreditation of a system? g. It is the policy for “Protecting Sensitive Compartmented Information Within Information Systems”. This directive establishes the security policy and procedures for storing, processing, and communicating classified intelligence information in information systems (ISs). For purposes of this Directive, intelligence information refers to Sensitive Compartmented Information and special access programs for intelligence under the purview of the DCI. An information system is any telecommunications and/or computer related equipment or interconnected system or subsystems of equipment that is used in the acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of voice and/or data (digital or analog); it includes software, firmware, and hardware. h. DCID 6/3 should be used because it outlines specifically what needs to be done for Certification and Accreditation of a system. Where...
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...difficulties did U.S. military forces in Iraq encounter with information systems? What management, organization and technology factors contributed to these difficulties? U.S. military forces in Iraq encounter the information system where information was passed vertically which delayed the flow of information. The organization was centralized. In this type of organization, activities are focused within a particular location. It is a traditional structure of an organization that refers to process of arranging all the technology related services in a single business unit which then provides service to the whole organization. Management is a key issue in centralization and there is commonalty, consistency and compatibility across the work groups (Rockart, Earl & Ross, 1996). It provides the standardization in the company. But, there is no business unit ownership and control of the system. Centralized organizations are unresponsive and fail to meet every business unit’s need. Leaders are more authoritarian in this type of organization and this type of organization perform mostly routine task (Laudon & Laudon, 2010). Because of these features, information system during Iraq war was not very responsive. Information had to go up in the chain of command before any decision was made which delayed the flow of information to the front-line officers. Describe TIGR and explain why it has been so beneficial to U.S. patrol groups in Iraq? TIGR, or the Tactical Ground Reporting System is an application...
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...documentation and took too long to perform. d. DIACAP identifies four spreadsheets that summarize important C&A information. e. A second complaint about DITSCAP was that it only accommodated individual systems. f. DIACAP addresses the need to expand C&A to account for components outside of a site’s control. 2. What is DCID 6/3, and why would you use DCID 6/3 as opposed to DIACAP for Certification and Accreditation of a system? g. It is the policy for “Protecting Sensitive Compartmented Information Within Information Systems”. This directive establishes the security policy and procedures for storing, processing, and communicating classified intelligence information in information systems (ISs). For purposes of this Directive, intelligence information refers to Sensitive Compartmented Information and special access programs for intelligence under the purview of the DCI. An information system is any telecommunications and/or computer related equipment or interconnected system or subsystems of equipment that is used in the acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of voice and/or data (digital or analog); it includes software, firmware, and hardware. h. DCID 6/3 should be used because it outlines specifically what needs to be done for Certification and Accreditation of a system. Where DIACAP more identifies the capabilities that should...
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...Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined, providing products and tailored services to airlines and U.S. and allied armed forces around the world. BAL’s capabilities include rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch systems and advanced information and communication systems. BAL’s reach extends to customers in more than 90 countries around the world, and they are a leading U.S. exporter in terms of sales. With corporate offices in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 159,300 people in 49 American states and 70 countries. Their enterprise also leverages on talents of hundreds of thousands more people working for Boeing suppliers worldwide. BAL however faced difficulties as it sought to upgrade its procurement systems and processes to improve operations. Russell, the new National Procurement Manager on realizing the new opportunities available through e-business technology, Russell needed to decide what BAL’s next step should be, should BAL invest in new system that would simplify procurement processes; should BAL sit on the fence? I am Russell Menere, the National Procurement Manager for Boeing Australia Limited (BAL)., my decision is to recommend that BAL pursue a cost effective e-procurement system that will interface with the legacy information technology systems that are already in place. This tool should simplify the procurement processes across the different...
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...Logistics Information Warehouse or LIW is an information system that was created for individuals within the Armed Forces to encompass all logistical data into one convenient location from various information systems. Taking the Army into account, one can see that for years the Army had multiple information systems that did not interact between one another. This created more work for individuals who needed multiple reports from each of the information systems to generate one report for a specific purpose. This lack of interaction between the systems resulted in extensive time lost between information flow from one organization to another. LIW was created in order to eliminate the inefficiency with the amount of time required to retrieve valuable information from each of the Army’s information systems. With the different systems data feeding into one central point or information system, a type of hub has been created for logisticians, who are the primary users of LIW. The primary function of this system is to have one location for the logistics personnel to retrieve information pertaining to their units, battalions, as well as service wide. Two of the primary features of this system are Army ILAP, and FEDLOG. There are hardware and software requirements for LIW to run effectively. Let’s look at the server-side first. With a minimum of twelve information systems feeding data into LIW, a server farm is required for the support of the multiple networks, file sharing...
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...Academic Goals What are you studying in school? I am studying Medical Administrative Assistant on the civilian side and Information Systems Operator Analyst with my military career. A Medical Administrative Assistant job performance specialize its focuses on medical transcription, terminology, forms, and billing. These certification skills allow Medical Assistants to enter the medical workforce in doctors' offices, hospitals and other facilities. Information Systems Operator Analyst installs, operates, and performs unit maintenance on multi-functional/multi-user information processing systems and peripheral equipment and auxiliary devices. Performs input/ output data control and bulk data storage operations. These certification skills allow Information System Operator Analyst jobs as Computer Operators, Computer Systems Analysts, Computer and Information Systems Managers, and Network and Computer Systems Administrators. Where do you hope your studies will take you? I hope my studies lead me to a prosper future in both jobs. I hope that my Information Systems Operator career turns out to be my most passionate studies and lets me travel all over the world and meet a lot of great people. I hope that out of the two chosen jobs they take me far in life. What are your long-term job goals? My long-term job goals are to achieve the highest position in which ever company I may be working for. I still want to be able to use my second job if my main job allows me too. I want to achieve...
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...Information System Business Problem Dimensions IT/205 - MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS Information System Business Problem Dimensions The three dimensions of business problems are people, organization and technology. A business is useless with out competent people to run it. This can also be seen with information systems as people are needed to maintain them. An example of that would be the switches in Europe which are used by the military to communicate with personnel in the United States. It will be pointless to call this switch if the representative has no idea how to connect you to the United States. This also shows how valuable people are to any business. An example of organization would be developing a new product or hiring a new employee. Organization problems may arise with inadequate business practices due to the inherited practices from previous systems. Technology problems can range anywhere from software to hardware. If your software is outdated or you hardware is old then you may have problems with your information systems. Information technology is made up of the hardware and software that businesses or firms need to use so they may achieve their business objectives. Some of these are disk drives, handheld personal digital assistants, Ipods. These also include software such as windows and Microsoft office. Information systems on the other hand can be seen as components that collect, retrieve, process, store and distribute information...
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...BY USING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) * DV- Efficiency and effectiveness among staff of management in UUM * IV- Management Information System (MIS) Abstract An efficiency of management in university is depends on its staff who worked at different sector and different department. It is because the staff play an important role to the development of an university. The purpose by doing this research is to study the effect of management information system in efficiency and effectiveness of management among UUM staff. In this study, we focused on College of Business staff in UUM. We distributed a questionnaire to 140 sample of staff from total number of population which is 220 that inquired about their satisfaction in doing their worked by using management information system and how the system effect the quality of efficiency and effectiveness among them based on nominal, interval and ordinal scale. According to our result, the uses of management information system effect their efficiency and effectiveness as most of the work they do are based on the system. CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY The information system are consider such as arena which is concerning to provide the information for using it in the organization, and the information and its system have took today dimension well, because its became dealing with it now as a resource from the organization resources and the importance of the information system have been Growing largely...
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...and availability of information Introduction Information technology has changed the very face of organizations from their traditional time-consuming internal and external settings to robust applications of Information Systems. In fact, the structure of an organization is represented in any industry through its Information Systems, be it retailing companies, military establishments or b2b solutions. For example, in medium and big retailing companies, there are multi-tier structures, which include industrial production, wholesalers, retailers and consumers as well along with intermediate stores, which require an integrated information system. Information is one of the assets of an organization. Raw data until processed has no value in a business structure to be used in the best interests of the organization. With the advent of information technologies that raw data is gathered, stored, processed and disseminated to become an integral part of the organizations’ processes. An information system links together data inputs, processes, and information outputs in a systematic, structured way. With the use of technology, information processes are used to further the operations and management of an organization (Ward 1995). With the help of internet and usage of technology, information can be accessed and made available with the click of the mouse. By using the electronic means like the Internet, the email and other electronic means of communication, right information becomes available...
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...Introduction to Information Systems Fundamental of Information Systems, Sixth Edition Principles and Learning Objectives The value of information how it helps decision makers achieve the organization’s goals Distinguish data f g from information f Knowing the potential impact of information systems Id tif the b i t Identify th basic types of b i f business i f information systems ti t who uses them, how they are used, and what kinds of benefits they deliver To build a successful information system y System users, business managers, and information systems professionals must work together g 2 Principles and Learning Objectives The use of information systems to add value to the organization Identify some of the strategies employed to lower costs or improve y g p y p service Identify the value-added processes in the supply chain value added Define the term competitive advantage IS personnel is a key li k Define the types of roles, functions, and careers available in information systems 3 Why Learn About Information Systems in Organizations? How might the information system used depend on the various components of a computer-based information system: hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures? How do computer-based information systems help businesses p y p implement best practices? Information systems are used in almost every imaginable profession to reach customers around the world Information systems in an organization...
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...Management Information System (MIS). The information needs of the various managerial levels are pointed out and the stages in the development of MIS are defined. The growing importance of the application of MIS in tailoring industry is shown. Key words: Information Technology (IT), Management Information System (MIS), tailoring industry INTRODUCTION We are living in a time of great change and working in an Information Age. Managers have to assimilate masses of data, convert that data into information, form conclusions about that information and make decisions leading to the achievement of business objectives. For an organization, information is as important resource as money, machinery and manpower. It is essential for the survival of the enterprise. Before the widespread use of computers, many organizations found difficulties in gathering, storing, organising and distributing large amounts of data and information. Developments in computer technology made possible for managers to select the information they require, in the form best suited for their needs and in time they want. This information must be current and in many cases is needed by many people at the same time. So it have to be accurate, concise, timely, complete, well presented and storable. Most firms nowadays depend on IT. But personal computers (PCs) themselves will not improve organizational productivity: this only comes about if they are used efficiently and effectively. The information system is the mechanism...
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...IT190-1402A-01 CDC and Information Systems Karissa Keller May 12, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Information Systems Overview 3 The CDC 3 Selection of Information System 3-4 Management Information Systems Office 4 Evaluating Surveillance Systems 4-5 Section 2: Information Systems Concepts (TBA) 5 Network Basics 5 Local Area Network and Wide Area Network: Description and Uses 5-6 CDC Network LAN or WAN 6 WI-FI and Telecommuting: Description and Issues 6-7 CDC: To Telecommute or Not 7-8 Section 3: Business Information Systems (TBA) 8 Defining MIS, TPS, DSS, and A.I. 8-10 CDC Using MIS 10 CDC Implementing TPS 10-11 CDC’s Use of DSS 11-12 CDC Implements A.I. 12-13 Section 4: System Development 13 Software System and Software Process 13-14 Waterfall Method vs. Prototype 14-15 The Phases of the Waterfall Method 15-16 Section 5: Information Systems and Society 17 History of Hacking 17 Techniques and Approaches Hackers Use 17-19 Preventive Measures for Minimizing Hacker Disruption 19-20 References 21-24 Section 1: Information Systems Overview The CDC Organizations use information systems for a multitude of reasons. Some of these reasons can be to increase the quality of healthcare and improve the overall health care industry, such as does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC is well known for collecting data on a vast spectrum of information in order to improve...
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...Find more on www.studymaterial.ca ADMS 2511 MIS Notes Ch 1 – Modern Organization in the Global, Web-Based Environment Management information systems (MIS)- deals with the planning of info tech to help people perform tasks related to info processing and management Information technology (IT)- any computer-based tool used with info to support the needs of an org Importance of Planning for IT -a new info system can apply to the whole org, or a specific area of the org Application portfolios- are groups of new system proposals (apps that have to be added/modified) IT Planning -begins with an organizational strategic plan -states the firm’s mission, goals, and steps to reach those goals -IT architecture describes the way an org’s info resources should be used to accomplish its mission -includes both technical (hardware operating systems) and managerial aspects (managing the IT dpt, how area managers will be involved) IT strategic plan- LT goals that describe the IT infrastructure and major IT initiatives to achieve the organization’s goals -it must meet three main objectives: -must be aligned with the org’s strategic plan -must provide for an IT architecture that networks users, apps, and databases -must efficiently allocate IS resources among different projects so they can all be completed on time, within budget, and function properly IT steering committee- composed of managers/staff who rep diff organizational units -they establish IT priorities...
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...CORE CONCEPTS OF Accounting Information Systems Twelfth Edition Mark G. Simkin, Ph.D. Professor Department of Accounting and Information Systems University of Nevada Jacob M. Rose, Ph.D. Professor Department of Accounting and Finance University of New Hampshire Carolyn Strand Norman, Ph.D., CPA Professor Department of Accounting Virginia Commonwealth University JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. VICE PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER SENIOR ACQUISITIONS EDITOR PROJECT EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR SENIOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER PRODUCTION EDITOR MARKETING MANAGER CREATIVE DIRECTOR SENIOR DESIGNER PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES SENIOR ILLUSTRATION EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR MEDIA EDITOR COVER PHOTO George Hoffman Michael McDonald Brian Kamins Sarah Vernon Jacqueline Kepping Dorothy Sinclair Erin Bascom Karolina Zarychta Harry Nolan Wendy Lai Laserwords Maine Anna Melhorn Elle Wagner Greg Chaput Maciej Frolow/Brand X/Getty Images, Inc. This book was set in 10/12pt Garamond by Laserwords Private Limited, and printed and bound by RR Donnelley/Jefferson City. The cover was printed by RR Donnelley/Jefferson City. This book is printed on acid free paper. Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of knowledge and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Our company is built on a foundation of principles that include responsibility to the...
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