1. HOW DO INFORMATION SYSTEM SUPPORT THE MAJOR BUSINESS FUNCTION?
“GROUP 2”
TEAM MEMBERS
Gokhan OZDEN
Enyinnaya P. ONUMA
Hamdi ANKITCI
Doğuscan SEN
Mactony Aguele
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2. What is an information System ?
Information Systems are any organized combination of people, hardware, software, communications, networks and data resources that collect, transforms and disseminate information in an organization.
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AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE USE AND MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM IS IMPORTANT FOR MANAGERS AND OTHER BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE WORKERS IN TODAY’S GLOBAL INFORMATION SOCIETY.
INFORMATION SYSTEM AND TECHNOLOGY HAVE BECOME A VITAL COMPONENT OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
INFORMATION SYSTEM CONSTITUTE AN ESSENTIAL FIELD OF STUDY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, AS THEY ARE CONSIDERED A MAJOR FUNCTIONAL AREA IN BUSINESS OPERATION.
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4. TRENDS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
1950s s - Data Processing - Electronic data processing systems
1960s s - Management Reporting – Management information systems
1970s s - Decision Support - Decision support systems
1980s s - Strategic and End User Support
1990s – Electronic business and commerce systems
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5. INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESOURCES
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6. AREAS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Information system emphasizes five areas of knowledge;
Foundation concepts
Information technologies
Business application
Development Process
Management challenges
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7. INFORMATION SYSTEM ACTIVITIES
Information processing (or data processing) activities that occur in information system include the following:
• Input of data resources
• Processing of data into information
• Output of information products
• Storage of data resources
• Control of system performance
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8. TYPES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Information Systems perform important operational and managerial support roles in businesses and other organizations. Therefore, several types of information systems can be classified conceptually as either:
• Operations Support Systems
• Management Support Systems
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SUCCESS FAILURE
User involvement
Lack of user input
Executive management support
Incomplete requirements and specifications
Changing requirements and specifications
Clear statement of requirements
Lack of executive support
Technological incompetence
Proper planning
Realistic expectations
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10. ROLES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS
The fundamental roles of Information systems are that they support an organization’s:
Business Processes and operation
Decision making by employees and managers
Strategies for competitive advantage
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11. The Major Roles of Information System
Support Business process – involves dealing with information system that support the business process and operations in a business.
Support decision making - help decision makers to make better decisions and attempt to gain a competitive advantages.
Support competitive advantages – help decision makers to gain a strategic advantage over competitors requires innovative use of information technology.
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Support Business process – involves dealing with information system that support the business process and operations in a business.
Support decision making - help decision makers to make better decisions and attempt to gain a competitive advantages.
Support competitive advantages – help decision makers to gain a strategic advantage over competitors requires innovative use of information technology.
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13. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUPPORT BUSINESS BY
Helping in accounting, finance, operations management, marketing, and human resource management.
Contributing to operational efficiency, employee productivity and morale, and customer service and satisfaction.
Providing a major source of information and support needed to promote effective decision making by managers and business professionals.
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Working as a vital ingredient in developing competitive products and services that gives an organization a strategic advantage in the global marketplace.
Providing a dynamic, rewarding, and challenging career opportunity for millions of men and women.
Providing a key component of the resources, infrastructure, and capabilities of today’s internetworked e-business enterprise.
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What is ERP?
ERP integrates the information across functions, and provides a set of tools for planning and monitoring the various functions and processes and ensuring progress towards a common purpose
A business management system that integrates all facets of the business, including planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
ERP helps business managers to implement ERP in business activities such as inventory control, order tracking, customer service, finance and human resources
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16. Reasons for Implementing ERP
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How ERP Systems Works?
A typical ERP system would use multiple component of computer software and hardware to achieve integration
ERP delivers a single database that contains all data for the software module
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18. ERP SOLUTIONS PROFIT MARKET SHARE COST
QUALITY
Increased
Increased
Decreased
Decreased
Increased
Increased
PRODUCTIVITY
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
MARKET SHARE
COST
PROFIT
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Solutions of ERP
Financial Management
Inventory Management
Purchasing
Sales Management
Production Planning
Advanced Visual Planning
Manufacturing Management
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20. Advantages and Disadvantages of Alternative ERP Development Methods
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CONCLUSION
WE HAVE DISCUSSED WHAT INFORMATION SYSTEMS ARE, THE TRENDS IN THEM, THEIR RESOURCES, THE AREAS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, THEIR ACTIVITIES, TYPES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, THE ROLES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS AND THE ERP.
FROM THESE, WE HAVE SEEN THAT INFORMATION SYSTEMS HELP THE BUSINESS IN A VERY BIG WAY BY INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE BUSINESS.
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