Management Information Systems

INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Information Systems - -A process that manages entering, storing, securing, and processing data Information - -In information systems management, it is the human-readable result of data processing, frequently in the form of a report Information Technology - -The technical components, such as computers, that are used in an information system Management Information System - -An information system that is focused o...

INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Information Systems - -A process that manages entering, storing, securing, and processing data Information - -In information systems management, it is the human-readable result of data processing, frequently in the form of a report Information Technology - -The technical components, such as computers, that are used in an information system Management Information System - -An information system that is focused o...

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ SCM, Supply Chain Management - -involves the management of information flows between and among stages in a supply chain to maximize total supply chain effectiveness and profitability. It is also considered the "business process of managing the complex interaction of products, materials, equipment, and cash as they flow through the supply chain and fulfill customer demand. Five basic components of SCM - -Plan/str...

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ SCM, Supply Chain Management - -involves the management of information flows between and among stages in a supply chain to maximize total supply chain effectiveness and profitability. It is also considered the "business process of managing the complex interaction of products, materials, equipment, and cash as they flow through the supply chain and fulfill customer demand. Five basic components of SCM - -Plan/str...

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ What is a Management Information System? - -a system that converts data from internal or external sources into information to be used by managers. What data do they contain? - -Organised collections of people,procedures and resources. Why must management information be in the correct form? - -To allow managers at different levels to make effective decisions for planning,directing and controlling activities they a...

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ MIS - "Management Information System" - -- refers to a standard system that consolidates operational data in to r eports useful to managers Electronic Commerce or E-Commerce - -refers to sales transactions in which at least one side of the transaction (buyer or seller), and perhaps both, is performed by a CBIS without direct human help. An Inter organizational System (IOS) - -is a system that connects t...

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ computer literacy - -Having skills in using productivity software information literacy - -Understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence business intelligence - -Provides historical, current, and predictive views of business operations and environments Gives organizations a competitive advantage in the marketplace information - -One of an organization's most valuable resour...

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Operation Management - -The area of management concerned with the design, operation, and improvement of the systems and processes the organization uses to deliver its goods and services Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System - -An information system used to build customer relationships, enhance loyalty, and manage interactions with custimers Data-Driven Decision Making - -Decision making that draws on the...

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS) EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Define what is meant by an MIS - -MIS (Management Information Systems) are organised collections of people, procedures and resources designed to support the decisions of managers Factors which lead to a good MIS - -Accuracy and relevancy of the data Provides information in an appropriate format Gives information when required Accessible to a wide range of users Accuracy and relevancy of the data - -Avoids ...

Test bank for management information systems 5th edition by baltzan M: Information Systems, 5e (Baltzan) Appendix A Volatility is a protected memory space created by the CPU allowing the computer to create virtual machines. Answer: FALSE Explanation: Virtualization is a protected memory space created by the CPU allowing the computer to create virtual machines. Difficulty: 1 Easy Topic: Six Major Categories of Hardware Bloom's: Remember Accessibility: A-1 Describe the six major cate...