Management Information System
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 8/E Raymond McLeod, Jr. and George Schell
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 8/E Raymond McLeod, Jr. and George Schell
Unit 1
Introduction to the Computer-Based Information System & Using Information Technology for Competitive Advantage
1-1
Copyright 2001 Prentice-Hall, Inc. Copyright 2001 Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Chapter 1
Introduction to the Computer-Based Information System
1-2
Information Management
Five Main Resources
Personnel Material Machines
Information:
The most valuable resource
– (including facilities and energy)
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Physical
Money Information (and data)
1-3
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Conceptual
1-4
How Resources are Managed
Acquire Assemble, or prepare Maximize use Replace
Factors Stimulating Interest in Information Management
Increasing complexity of business activity
– – – – –
International economy Worldwide competition Increasing complexity of technology Shrinking time frames Social constraints
Improved computer capabilities
– Size – Speed
1-6
1-5
Who are the Users?
Managers Nonmanagers Persons & organizations in the firm’s environment
The Influence of Management Level on Information Source
Strategic planning level Management control level Operational control level
Environmental
Internal
1-7
1-8
The Influence of Management Level on Information Form
Strategic planning level Management control level Operational control level
Managers Can Be Found on All Levels and in All Functional Areas of the Firm
Strategic planning level Management Control Level
Summary
Detail
Operational Control Level
Finance Function
1-9
Human Resources Function
Information Services Function
Manufacturing Function
Marketing Function
1-10
What Managers do -Fayol’s Functions
Strategic
Planning Level
What Managers do -Mintzberg’s Roles
Management
Control Level
Operational
Control Level
Interpersonal roles
–
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 8/E Raymond McLeod, Jr. and George Schell
Unit 1
Introduction to the Computer-Based Information System & Using Information Technology for Competitive Advantage
1-1
Copyright 2001 Prentice-Hall, Inc. Copyright 2001 Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Chapter 1
Introduction to the Computer-Based Information System
1-2
Information Management
Five Main Resources
Personnel Material Machines
Information:
The most valuable resource
– (including facilities and energy)
}
Physical
Money Information (and data)
1-3
}
Conceptual
1-4
How Resources are Managed
Acquire Assemble, or prepare Maximize use Replace
Factors Stimulating Interest in Information Management
Increasing complexity of business activity
– – – – –
International economy Worldwide competition Increasing complexity of technology Shrinking time frames Social constraints
Improved computer capabilities
– Size – Speed
1-6
1-5
Who are the Users?
Managers Nonmanagers Persons & organizations in the firm’s environment
The Influence of Management Level on Information Source
Strategic planning level Management control level Operational control level
Environmental
Internal
1-7
1-8
The Influence of Management Level on Information Form
Strategic planning level Management control level Operational control level
Managers Can Be Found on All Levels and in All Functional Areas of the Firm
Strategic planning level Management Control Level
Summary
Detail
Operational Control Level
Finance Function
1-9
Human Resources Function
Information Services Function
Manufacturing Function
Marketing Function
1-10
What Managers do -Fayol’s Functions
Strategic
Planning Level
What Managers do -Mintzberg’s Roles
Management
Control Level
Operational
Control Level
Interpersonal roles
–