Investigating MIS

Supply chain management systems

- planning -sourcing -manufacturing and assembly -supply chain logisitics

Which two of the following problems may be solved with the capabilities of an ERP system?

A manufacturer must coordinate its new production line with elements of its supply chain. An apparel firm needs to know how directly its marketing and advertising efforts effect sales.

Which two of the following are examples of managers using a decision support system?

A sales manager wants to know how customer responses to a large, multistate sales promotion affect each of his reps' sales in real time. A doctor evaluating a patient with complex, unusual symptoms tracks the patient's symptoms in the electronic health record (EHR) during the exam. The EHR analyzes the symptoms, suggesting possible illnesses related to the symptoms.

Cloud computing

A system in which all computer programs and data is stored on a central server owned by a company (e.g. Google) and accessed virtually

Select three options that describe benefits of cloud computing

Access to applications software Flexibility of user devices Affordability for business use

According the Max Weber, which of the following characteristics are fundamental to capitalism?

Charity Ethical behavior Personal responsibility

Learning management systems

EX: canvas, blackboard

What is the main purpose of a decision support system?

Help manage processes involving a variety of quickly changing inputs

Mainframe computers

Known for their reliability, availability, and serviceability. Can make changes without shutting the entire system down

How have management information systems (MIS) changed the management of organizations?

Managers can have more information and data about the organization to help them make smarter decisions. Managers (and employees) can communicate different types of information in a greater variety of ways.

Network administrator

Uses employee monitoring software to track computer use of all employees from one location in real time

Which 2 of the following statements accurately reflect Frederick Taylor's foundational beliefs?

When the company is successful, its employees are successful. Helping workers become more productive leads to jobs for more workers.

According to the Hawthorne effect, when do employees become more productive?

When they know their work is being monitored

Which statement best describes why telecommuting is considered an employee benefit?

makes their schedule more flexible

According to Henri Fayol, the main roles or responsibilities of a manager are ______.

planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling processes

The purpose of executive support systems (ESS) is to ______.

support decision making by compiling and organizing data into clear, usable reports

In his theories of management, Peter Drucker placed special emphasis on ______.

the importance of involving employees in the decision-making process

Cloud computing can best be described as ______.

using the Internet to store and access resources

Client- server networks

Provides a way for personal computers to access servers, security and authentication processes, access through the internet, Data backup and storage

The value of data analytics to an organization can be best summarized by which statement?

Data analytics is a capability that supports increased organizational performance by drawing meaning from large amounts of data.

Select the scenarios below that show how Frederick Taylor's scientific management has influenced today's business decisions.

In some urban school districts, teachers work in teams of two so less experienced teachers learn from seasoned co-teachers. In addition to their administrative responsibilities, the principal and assistant principal assign the teams and hold staff trainings throughout the year. These schools find that this system benefits both teachers and students. A political campaign director needs to hire paid workers and volunteers on all levels, from supervisors to canvassers. Instead of seeking mostly campaign veterans, the director recruits from groups who have shown great interest in "the cause." They'll be trained and supplied with what they need to do good work. Supervisors in a large warehouse notice that the robots are working faster than the humans. Employees scanning and sending items off to shipping are becoming frustrated and even physically hurt moving the items that the robots pick off the shelves. Management decides to recalibrate the robots' speed to coordinate with the humans' speed.

Who is quoted as saying "Do what you do best and outsource the rest"?

Peter Drucker

Green computting

Reduces the consumption of fossil fuels, paper, and other office supplies resources

What are the advantages of videoconferencing in today's business environment?

Organizations can save on travel time and expenses. The ability to observe nonverbal cues improves the accuracy of communication.

What are three advantages of using personal computers in business?

Flexibility of use Efficiency Improved team communications

A nationwide job search requires lengthy candidate interviews. A US content team works with an Indian graphics team. A publisher must train remotely located freelance editors. Why is videoconferencing a better choice than voice calls in all of these situations?

In addition to practicality, documents can be shown on a video call and nonverbal messages can be conveyed.

What is the key role of a client-server network in business?

To provide personal computer users secured access to shared data.