MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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Learning Outcomes

describe knowledge, system and information systems
interpret difference between data, information and knowledge
define an information system from both a technical and business perspective and distinguish between computer literacy and information systems literacy.
assess the relationship between the digital firm, electronic commerce, electronic business and internet technology.
list the properties of information
interpret information systems in the enterprise
analyze the role played by the types of information systems in organizations and their relationship to each other.
describe the types of information systems supporting the major functional areas of the business.
assess the relationship between organizations, information systems and business processes, including the processes for customer relationship management and supply chain management.
explain how enterprise systems and industrial networks create new efficiencies for businesses.
evaluate the benefits and limitations of enterprise systems and industrial networks.
explain relationships between concepts of information systems, organization, management and strategy.
analyze the relationship between information systems and organizations.
distinguish the classical and contemporary models of managerial activities and roles.
describe how managers make decisions in organizations.
evaluate the role of information systems in supporting various levels of business strategy.
identify the database design and modelling, illustrate the design in MS Access.
compare the principal types of databases.
describe the basic components of a telecommunications systems and compare the various types of telecommunications networks.
describe how the internet works and identify its major capabilities.
identfy the major management challenges to building and using information systems in organizations.
interpret ethical and social issues related to information systems.
illustrate redesigning the organization with information systems
identiy the core activities in the systems development process.
evaluate models for determining the business value of information systems.
identify appropriate strategies to manage the system implementation process.
analyze the principal causes of information system failure.