...using SAS and organizing projects, the success or failure of any project, no matter how small or large, generally resulted from how well a project was planned, organized and executed. This paper presents an easy to use Project Organization Proposal (POP) that can be implemented without adding additional resources to the MIS or IT divisions. It simply suggests the effective use of existing resources. However, as would be expected, the POP will only succeed if it receives support from 1) business MIS Management, 2) IT Management, 3) and their respective staff. The collaboration of all resources associated with a project is critical to its success. Clearly defining roles and accountabilities must be established prior to project initiation. Also included in this paper is a Project Leadership Plan guide. This guide will serve as a critical planning document, or checklist, that can be used to ensure that any project meets with success. If this guide cannot be completed, the project should not be initiated. 1 SAS Global Forum 2007 Planning, Development and Support INTRODUCTION In my 20+ years of experience using SAS and organizing projects, the success or failure of any project, no matter how small or large, generally resulted from how well a project was planned, organized and executed. This paper presents an easy to use Project Organization Proposal (POP) that can be implemented without adding additional resources to the MIS or IT divisions. It simply suggests...
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... dfuh Course title: System Management Overview (COIS20024) Submitted to: Mark Walpole Term: 2, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction…………….........................................................................................................1 Justification………………………………………………………………………………..2 Decision model to support the SMEs’ decision to participate or leave a collaborative Network…………………………………………………………………………………. Measuring the Success of Information Systems (IS) from Users' Point of View Using Goodhue Index………………………………………………………………………….. How small businesses master the art of competition through superior competitive advantage… The Role of Management Information System (MIS) and Decision Support System (DSS) for Manager’s Decision Making Process. The Role of Management Information System (MIS) and Decision Support System (DSS) for Manager’s Decision Making Process. Management information system by O Brien j and George Marakas. Introduction The case study is about ‘FixItNow’ (FIN) which is small medium enterprise (SME) business. This initially starts with the Adam smith and his two younger brothers Ian and Paul in the small regional town of shockhampton. This company is a supplier for building, plumbing, and gardening businesses and home clients. After some years FixItNow started grow and become a household name. they hired the Gillian...
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...Business Information Systems Learning Outcomes Week 5 1.Explain the importance of decision making for managers at each of the three primary organizational levels along with associated decision characteristics. Ans. The structure of a typical organization is similar to a pyramid and different levels require different information to assist in decision making, problem solving and opportunity capturing. 1.Operational-At the operational level employees develop , control and maintain core business activities required to run the day-to-day operations.Operational decisions are considered structured decisions , which arises in situations where established processes offer potential solutions.Structured decisions are made frequently and are almost repetitive in nature, they affect short-term business strategies .Recording inventory and creating weekly production schedules are examples of routine structured decisions. 2.Managerial – At the managerial level employees are continuously evaluating company operations to hone the firm’s abilities to identify and adapt to change.Managerial decisions cover short and medium range plans ,schedules and budgets alongwith policies,procedures and business objectives of the firm .These types of decisions are considered semi-stuctured decisions ,they occur in situations in which a few established processes help to evaluate potential solutions but not enough to lead to a definite recommended decision.Eg,decisions about producing a new product. 3.Strategic...
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...SECURITY AND COMMUNICATION NETWORKS Security Comm. Networks (2011) Published online in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com). DOI: 10.1002/sec.299 SPECIAL ISSUE PAPER Attack Countermeasure Trees (ACT): towards unifying the constructs of attack and defense trees Arpan Roy* , Dong Seong Kim and Kishor S. Trivedi Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, U.S.A. ABSTRACT Attack tree (AT) is one of the widely used non-state-space models for security analysis. The basic formalism of AT does not take into account defense mechanisms. Defense trees (DTs) have been developed to investigate the effect of defense mechanisms using measures such as attack cost, security investment cost, return on attack (ROA), and return on investment (ROI). DT, however, places defense mechanisms only at the leaf nodes and the corresponding ROI/ROA analysis does not incorporate the probabilities of attack. In attack response tree (ART), attack and response are both captured but ART suffers from the problem of state-space explosion, since solution of ART is obtained by means of a state-space model. In this paper, we present a novel attack tree paradigm called attack countermeasure tree (ACT) which avoids the generation and solution of a state-space model and takes into account attacks as well as countermeasures (in the form of detection and mitigation events). In ACT, detection and mitigation are allowed not just at the leaf node but also...
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...Naturally, organizations are interested in knowing the return on these investments. The impacts of IT are often indirect and influenced by human, organizational, and environmental factors; therefore, measurement of information systems (IS) success is both complex and illusive (Petter, DeLone & McLean, 2008). However the focus of this essay is on the challenges that relate to risk management of the project. Generally risk management is seen as an activity of identifying and controlling undesired project outcomes proactively (Smith & Merritt 2002 as cited in Kieran & Sharon, 2009). However, it is unfortunate that many information systems projects do not follow a formal risk management approach (Jones 1994 as cited in Marchewka, 2003) and the KYC project is one such example. Risk management processes can be an extremely powerful approach to dealing with the intricacies and uncertainties that increasingly surround information systems project and organisation if implemented well; if not risk management processes can consume valuable resources and can constitute a risk to the information system project that must be effectively managed. The level of investment in risk management within projects must be challenged and justified on the level of expected benefit to the overall project (Chapman & Ward, 2003). Two of the key challenges faced with in this this project with regards risk management are lack of organisational commitment and technical constraints. Each of which...
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...PROJECT SUBMITTED BY D.Muthamizh MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Management information systems (MIS) is the study of people, technology, organizations, and the relationships among them. This definition, given by Mays Business School, relates specifically to MIS as a course of study. In other words, MIS is commonly used in business schools to refer to the study of how individuals, groups, and organizations evaluate, design, implement, manage, and utilize systems to generate information to improve efficiency and effectiveness of decision making, including systems termed decision support systems, expert systems, and executive information systems. Many business schools (or colleges of business administration within universities) have an MIS department, alongside departments of accounting, finance, management, marketing, and may award degrees (at undergraduate, master, and doctoral levels) in MIS. A good definition of MIS in practice has been given in a journal article: "Establishing and Managing Management Information Systems in Developing Countries" by Dr. Chris Prince Udochukwu Njoku. Dr. Njoku gave the comprehensive definition after a critical assessment of many definitions, some of which he cited, and described them as inadequate. MIS professionals help organizations--big, medium and small--realize maximum benefit from investments in personnel, equipment, and business processes. MIS is people-oriented, with an emphasis on service. Although it is today increasingly built on computer...
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...MIS AT A GLANCE FAMILY DOLLAR Vs PIZZA HUT AIU MNG 310 WEEK 5 IP Marara Jean Kibble May 30,2015. Abstract Here is a look at Management Information Systems and InformationTechnology of two different companies. The outline and comparing of their usages and operations to assess how IT works and its advantages and consequences. A careful review of potential security breaches and computer crimes will be access and the use of Information systems by management to aid in decision making and help manage internal operations. Competitive Advantages is defined and compared, as well. Keywords: management information systems, information technology, computer crimes, competitive advantages, Pizza Hut, Family Dollar Introduction Management Information System (MIS) is information for the managing of internal operations and activities in an organization. The main purpose of this report is, to define and compare MIS of Family Dollar and Pizza Hut. To provide accurate and timely information needed 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. The term MIS describs applications giving information, listing data used by management for sales, inventory...
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...MIS Project Management at First National Bank Lessons Learned Report Prepared by: Group B 09-12-2013 Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Project Overview 4 3. Contributing Factors to Failure 5 3.1. Project Proposal Lifecycle 5 3.2. Planning and Communications 6 3.3. Risk Management 6 3.4. Stakeholder Involvement 7 4. Recommendations 9 4.1. Inter-Departmental / Stakeholders Conflict Management 9 4.2. Effective Planning and Communications Strategy 11 4.3. Shorter proposal lifecycle 11 4.4. Introduction of Risk Management mechanism 12 5. Conclusion 12 6. Bibliography 13 Introduction “Collecting and analyzing successes and failures is a valuable tool to improving performance. This information, once captured, can be used to streamline future projects and ensure a successful launch for the next project or team. Everyone benefits by reviewing past activities and decisions to learn what worked, what didn’t, what can be changed, and what must be managed”. The following Lessons Learned report has been concluded by applying the formal project management knowledge to case study of MIS project at First National Bank. This document will depict project management failures and their causes and use them to generate recommendations by identifying new approaches/improvements. The first part of the report is an overview of the project and analysis of its factual background information. Project stakeholders will be...
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...University Department of Business and Information Technology London School of Commerce, London SE1 1NX ABIODUN EMMANUEL TAIWO L0592LYLY0411 MIS CASE STUDY 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Tate and Lyle is a manufacturing firm that has it history dated back to the year 1921. The company was established as a result of a major merger between two sugar refining companies; Henry Tate & sons and Abram Lyle and sons. The company, after the merger expanded its coast to the production of specialty food ingredients such as sweeteners, texturants, wellness ingredients among others and bulk ingredients such as corn syrup, acidulants and flours. Tate and Lyle is based in Silver-town, London from where it runs supplies to a huge market network which comprises of food and beverages, pharmaceutical, animal feeds and personal care industries around the globe. Vision and Mission remains the backbone of every successful business organization and the managers of Tate and Lyle left nothing untouched in this regard. It has simple, direct and concise goals and mission which are clearly outlined in their mission statements. This case study pays particular attention to a broad analysis of the company’s mission statements, its alignment to the company’s strategies and an expanded analysis of various factors that can affect the company’s success. The company’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI) which is a measure of how well an organization is in-line with its goal and objectives as regards...
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...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 sometimes become ineffective...
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...The Failed ERP Success Story By: Bandar Alogbi Kevin Ronk Farrukh Rehman Outline Outlook Group Background Prism Background Previous System Failure Success Comparative Analysis Results Outlook Group Background Over 30 years of experience in the packaging industry Based in Neenah, WI Annual Revenue:$50-$100 million Employees: 250-499 A leader in packaging solutions including: Labels Folding cartons Flexible packaging Shrink sleeves Outlook Group Background Services Direct mail Contract Packaging A complete contract-packaging solution in a variety of markets including: Personal care Consumer goods Healthcare o Awarded ISO 13485 Medical Packaging Certification Prism Background Prism is a developer of software products for the printing and graphic arts industry Based in Colchester, UK In the software business for over 25 years Prism’s solutions are scalable from mid-sized organizations to large, multi plant businesses. US$20 million invested on the development of Prism products over the past 20 years Open system approach Prism Background Partnerships with leading printing manufacturers such as: Heidelberg Goss Manroland Mitsubishi HP Australia India – sales office through UK New Zealand North America (Wilmington, MA) – starting 2008 South Africa United Kingdom They have branches in: Prism WIN MIS Prism WIN MIS A Windows-based...
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...Abstract: The paper presents an attempt for analysis of the theory in the sphere of the 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...
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...importance of MIS in the decision-making of commercial banks in Butembo city. The discussion starts with the review of literatures on the importance of MIS in our world today. The qualitative method of research is applied where; some bank managers were interviewed to collect data. The findings reveal that commercial banks in Butembo city are integrating technology in their daily activities. Mangers do use information systems in making every day decision at their level. Since all the banks in Butembo city are branches that does not need to make high-level strategic decisions. Therefore, the integration of MIS in high-level decision-making is done at the higher level (head office) from the information provided at the lower levels (that is branches like Butembo). However, the banks do share real-time information among branches and the head office. Introduction The history of Management Information System (MIS) starts since long. In 1968, Michael S. Scott Morton wrote a research paper in which he emphasizes the use and emergence of MIS in future. He emphasizes that the future companies will be affected by two things technology and the human comprehension and understanding of decision-making process. According to Morton (1968), it is not only about the emerging of new technologies rather how man will use the information from technology to make decisions. He predicted that in future organizational decisions will be influenced by technology and success of the...
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...collection, processing, documenting and communicating it to the people. Hence, a major portion of the overheads go 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 organizationwhich is outlined in this courses. Benefits: * Management Information Systems - Concept * Management Process * Information Concepts * Development of Plans of the MIS * Database and Enterprise Management Systems INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Management Information Systems - Concept The concept of the MIS has evolved over a period of time comprising many different facets of the organizational functions. MIS is necessity of all the organizations. The initial concept of MIS was to process data from the organization and present it in the form of reports as regular intervals. 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 it for his requirements. This concept was further modified when a distinction was made between data and information. The information is a product of an analysis of data. This concept is similar to a raw material and the finished product. What is needed is information and not a mass of data. However...
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...Information Systems Karmekia Wilson American Intercontinental University MGMT-305 May 31, 2015 Abstract In this paper I will discuss what MIS means and how they affect different companies and organizations. I’ll also access the organizations and give a brief description on how information technology brings a competitive edge and advantage to the organizations. Company Management Information Systems Companies develop management information systems to help and to give decision makers the information and data to fulfill and complete their job responsibilities. MIS are very useful in companies. They provide background, current data and trend analysis so the manager has data available on all aspects of the business (Markgraf). Managers who use MIS can increase their business performances with the detailed information on their business. They can make better decisions concerning the company and help move the company into the right direction. Management information systems are different from ordinary information systems in that they are utilized to study other information systems used in functional tasks in the company. Academically, MIS is normally utilized to pertain to the cluster of information management processes connected to the automation or assistance of individual decision making (Clarke, 2007). Toyota has utilized there MIS to the fullest potential. The company has established new areas for development through innovations (Ukessay). Toyota is global company with...
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