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1.1 © 2007 by Prentice HallLIS217 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

OBJECTIVES

• Explain why information systems are so essential in business today.

• Define an information system from both a technical and a business perspective, and distinguish between computer literacy and information systems literacy.

• Apply a four-step method for business problem solving to solve information system-related problems.


•Identify and describe the major features of a business that are important for understanding the role of information systems.

•Describe the information systems supporting the major business functions: sales and marketing, manufacturing and production, finance and accounting, and human resources.

•Evaluate the role played by systems serving the various levels of management in a business and their relationship to each other.

OBJECTIVES (cont.)


OBJECTIVES (cont.)

• Demonstrate how Porter’s competitive forces model helps companies develop competitive strategies using information systems.

• Demonstrate how the value chain and value web models help businesses identify opportunities for strategic information systems applications.

• Assess how information systems help businesses use synergies, core competencies, and network-based strategies to achieve competitive advantage.


Expectations from the classAttendance: Attendance: if >15 minute late, no credit for class, must inform me before hand to be if >15 minute late, no credit for class, must inform me before hand to be

excused from classexcused from class

Deliverables:Deliverables:Midterm and Final (which will cover both the managerial and technical)Midterm and Final (which will cover both the managerial and technical)

Case study (individual)Case study (individual)

Project Outline – focus on the managerial and planning aspect of MIS Project Outline – focus on the managerial and planning aspect of MIS (groups of 4 to 5)(groups of 4 to 5)


Expectations from the class

• Do bring your problems to class (relevant problems)

• Teamwork not only in your own teams but also with the whole class

• Be nice to each other

• Policy regarding the class and general rules of the university


Grading: Grading:

Project Outline assignment will be posted on the hub Project Outline assignment will be posted on the hub and grading scheme will be posted onto the hub.and grading scheme will be posted onto the hub.


Excellent Marks: 20-19 Excellent Marks: 20-19

• Clearly define the business process of the organization Clearly define the business process of the organization with examples from the industry and reference to with examples from the industry and reference to material learnt (media included in report and material learnt (media included in report and presentation)presentation)

• Design and implement questionnaire that is relevant to Design and implement questionnaire that is relevant to the organization and give explanation to why each the organization and give explanation to why each question was asked (append in the report)question was asked (append in the report)

• Application of other methods of information researchApplication of other methods of information research

Grading Example


• Addressed all points of the project and additional Addressed all points of the project and additional points other than #3 a to dpoints other than #3 a to d

• A clear and concise recommendation for the A clear and concise recommendation for the improvement of the MIS within the organizationimprovement of the MIS within the organization

• Creative and outstanding presentation within the Creative and outstanding presentation within the time allocatedtime allocated

• Well structured and clear written reportWell structured and clear written report

Grading Example (cont.)


Expectations from lecturer

• Available to help you and answer your questions.• Help you learn and manage your life.• Ppt files will be uploaded to the hub before class

and additional notes and resources will be available after each topic section.

• Learn from students as well.


• Q&A

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