Chapter 1 Quiz: Management Information Systems
Telecommunications
Transmission of data from one point to another point
Digital Systems use _____&______ to process information/ data
Zero's & Ones
E-commerce
buying and selling goods and services through Internet
Accounting
department info system, records business transactions
Information Map
description of data and information flow within an organization -Shows a network of information subsystems that exchange information with each other and with the outside world
Information =
facts or conclusions that have meaning within context -Composed of data that has been manipulated
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
has similar duties as CIO
Geographic Information Systems
help us map locations, Example: drones
Chief Information Officer & Chief Technology Officer
highest level of system administration, •responsible for all aspects of information system -Often a corporate vice president -Must have technical understanding of information technologies as well as business knowledge
Customer Relationship Management Systems
improves customer relationships with business
Computer-based information system
includes one or more computers at its center -Computers collect, store, and process data into information
Data warehouse
large database that usually stores transactional records
System Administrator
like network, but maintains software, •manages an organization's computer operating systems -Must ensure that operating systems work together, support business requirements, and function properly -Responsible for backup and recovery, adding and deleting user accounts, and performing system upgrades
Chief Security Officer
maintain security of network, •Also called chief information security officer (CISO) -supervises security of information system -Position exists due to threat to information security -Usually reports to chief information officer (CIO)
Data Manipulation
processing data to create information or data
Marketing
purpose is to pinpoint likely customers and promote products -Analyze demand for products in regions and demographic groups -Identify trends in demand for products/services -Determine how advertising campaigns affect profit
Management Information Systems (MISs)
support management activities including: -Planning, -controlling, and -making decisions
Closed System
the opposite / stands alone
Transaction Processing Systems
used by banks
Supply Chain Management Systems
used to manage supply chains a. Supply Chains = the number of activities which are involved in production of goods and services
Database Administrator
• is responsible for databases and data warehouses -Develops and acquires database applications -Must adhere to federal, state, and corporate regulations to protect privacy of customers and employees -Responsible for securing the database
Subsystem
- component of a larger system -Has sub-goal that contributes to main goal and can receive input from and transfer output to other subsystems
Human Resources
-Record-keeping -Employee evaluation -Employee benefits
System Analyst
-Starts career as programmer or programmer/analyst -Researches, plans, and recommends software and systems choices -Responsible for developing cost analyses, design considerations, implementation timelines, and feasibility studies -Requires communication and presentation skills
Mobile Applications Developer
-Technical expertise: software development tools for mobile devices and programming languages -Ability to determine users' needs for Communication and system design skills.
Information technology
-Technologies that facilitate construction and maintenance of information systems
Network Administrator
-acquires, implements, manages, maintains, and troubleshoots networks -Implements security including •Firewalls, and •Access codes
Business Intelligence Systems
-help organization compete -Often contain statistical models -Access data warehouses
The purpose of information systems =
1. Gather correct information efficiently 2. Store information 3. Use information 4. Make sound decisions 5. Solve problems
Database
collection of electronic records
Systems thinking
considering an organization in terms of subsystems -Powerful management approach that creates a framework for problem solving and decision-making -Helps keep managers focused on overall goals
Webmaster
creating & maintaining website, •creates and maintains Web site -Must be familiar with Web transaction software, payment-processing software, security software -Manages both the intranet and extranet
Open System
FIDM is in different locations / interfaces and interacts with other systems
Finance
Facilitate financial planning and business transactions •Tasks include organizing budgets, managing cash flow, analyzing investments, and making decisions
Functional business area
Part of a larger enterprise system •services within a company that support main business including: -accounting, -finance, -marketing, -human resources,
Data=
Raw material in production of information, Example: you made $200 then got a return of $150, and this data tells you if you are making your quota/ a given or fact
Components of an Information System
a. Data b. Hardware c. Software d. Telecommunications e. People f. Procedures
The 4 Stages of Processing
a. Input = gather the data & raw material b. Processing = data is processed into output c. Output d. Storage = it solves problems and makes decisions
Data is useful when it is
a. Relevant b. Complete
Information System
all components that work together to process data and produce information
System
an array of components that work together to achieve a common goal, or multiple goals, by accepting input, processing it, and producing output in an organized manner. Example: soccer team, your car
Problem =
any undesirable situation
Decision =
arises when more than one solution to problem exists
