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Management Information Systems
Eliezer A. Albacea Xavier Aurelio Q. Tabbada
University of the Philippines OPEN UNIVERSITY
Management Information Systems By Eliezer A. Albacea and Xavier Aurelio Q. Tabbada
Copyright © 1998 by Eliezer A. Albacea and Xavier Aurelio Q. Tabbada and the UP Open University Apart from any fair use for the purpose of research or private study, criticism or review, this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form or by any means ONLY WITH THE PERMISSION of the authors and the UP Open University.
Published in the Philippines by the UP Open University Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services 2/F, National Computer Center CP Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Telephone 63-2-4261515 Email oasis@upou.edu.ph
First edition, 1998 Relayout July 2007
Layout by Helen M. Creer
Printed in the Philippines
Preface
Welcome to the distance mode offering of Computer Science G, Introduction to Management Information Systems. This text was written with the aim of introducing the concepts of Management Information Systems. Management Information Systems (MIS) is the application of information technology to organizational and managerial needs. After reading and doing the SAQs and activities in this text, you should already be aware of what information technology can contribute to an organization and how to bring that solution to fruition. Your strength after taking this course lies in your ability to apply the knowledge of information systems and technology to help organizations compete more successfully in the marketplace or to streamline current operations. Here you will be trained to utilize your business-based backgrounds in working with managers and users to specify technology needs that benefit the organization. Another skill expected of you after this course is to be able to analyze and implement enterprise-wide solutions to information problems and manage telecommunications efforts.
Eliezer A. Albacea Xavier Aurelio Q. Tabbada
University of the Philippines OPEN UNIVERSITY
Management Information Systems By Eliezer A. Albacea and Xavier Aurelio Q. Tabbada
Copyright © 1998 by Eliezer A. Albacea and Xavier Aurelio Q. Tabbada and the UP Open University Apart from any fair use for the purpose of research or private study, criticism or review, this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form or by any means ONLY WITH THE PERMISSION of the authors and the UP Open University.
Published in the Philippines by the UP Open University Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services 2/F, National Computer Center CP Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Telephone 63-2-4261515 Email oasis@upou.edu.ph
First edition, 1998 Relayout July 2007
Layout by Helen M. Creer
Printed in the Philippines
Preface
Welcome to the distance mode offering of Computer Science G, Introduction to Management Information Systems. This text was written with the aim of introducing the concepts of Management Information Systems. Management Information Systems (MIS) is the application of information technology to organizational and managerial needs. After reading and doing the SAQs and activities in this text, you should already be aware of what information technology can contribute to an organization and how to bring that solution to fruition. Your strength after taking this course lies in your ability to apply the knowledge of information systems and technology to help organizations compete more successfully in the marketplace or to streamline current operations. Here you will be trained to utilize your business-based backgrounds in working with managers and users to specify technology needs that benefit the organization. Another skill expected of you after this course is to be able to analyze and implement enterprise-wide solutions to information problems and manage telecommunications efforts.