SOFT SYSTEMS METHODOLOGY Soft Systems - Modified December 2005 Bob Williams 1 bobwill@actrix.co.nz The Kellogg Foundation http://users.actrix.co.nz/bobwill SOFT SYSTEMS METHODOLOGY Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) was developed by Peter Checkland in the late 60’s at the University of Lancaster in the UK. Originally it was seen as a modelling tool‚ but in later years it has been seen increasingly as a learning and meaning development tool. Although it develops models‚ the models
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head: Information Technology vs. Information Systems Information Technology for Managers John Alexander Keys to Information Technology Abstract 1. In your own words‚ define the terms "information technology" (IT) and “information systems” (IS) and explain their components and infrastructure. Why is it important for a manager to be involved in IT and what are the critical responsibilities for the manager? 2. Case Study (discuss the case and answer questions at end of case): The Progressive
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of the study Objective of the study 1.2.1 Statement of problem Significant of the study Scope of the study Methodology Definition of terms Project thesis CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW CHAPTER THREE Overview of the existing system Description and analysis of the existing system Method of data collection 3.2.1 Interview method Observation method Input analysis Process analysis Output analysis Problem of the existing system Justification of the new system CHAPTER FOUR Design of the new system Output
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Business Driven MIS module 1 M OST COMPANIES TODAY rely heavily on the use of management information sys- tems (MIS) to run various aspects of their businesses. Whether they need to order and ship goods‚ interact with customers‚ or conduct other business functions‚ management information systems are often the underlying infrastructure performing the activities. Management informa- 1 2 tion systems allow companies to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced world and especially
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to analyze company financial statements and create graphs important financial data As part of your analysis of the company for the management‚ you have been asked to analyze data on Dirt Bikes’s financial performance and prepare a report for management .Review Dirt Bikes’s selected financial data in the introduction to Dirt Bikes’s‚ which can be found at the laudon web site .There you will find Dirt Bikes’s income statement and summary balance sheet data from 2002/2006‚ and total domestics versus
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Opening Case Questions “Application: Demonstrate why Zappos would need to implement SCM‚ CRM‚ and ERP for a connected corporation?” based on the case Zappos Is Passionate for Customers. Zappos would need to implement SCM‚ CRM‚ and ERP for a connected corporation because these are all important part of business. SCM is the management of information flows between and among activities in a supply chain to maximize total supply chain effectiveness and corporate profitability. SCM systems create
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blended with managerial skills but operate within the confines of an organization. NEED FOR INTRAPRENEURSHIP Increase in competitors‚ both national & international. Sense of distrust in traditional methods of corporate management. Exodus of bright people from corporations to become small business entrepreneurs. Downsizing of major corporations. Overall desire to improve efficiency & productivity. NEED FOR INTRAPRENEURSHIP It enables the corporation to diversify
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Lecture 1: The Information Systems Revolution: Transforming Business and Management Multiple Choice 1. Powerful worldwide changes that have altered the business environment include: ○ the emergence and strengthening of the global economy. ○ the transformation of industrial economies and societies into knowledge- and information-based service economies. ○ the transformation of the business enterprise. ○ all of the above. 2. A flattened‚ decentralized‚ flexible arrangement of generalists who
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Table of Contents 5 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 ASSIGNMENT-2 Information System Strategy Executive Summary TAG Technology International Ltd is a reputable IT organization in ITALY. It has been the most successful development company for the past 10 years TAG Ltd initially followed close platform for their products‚ but now have shifted to Open source due to demand. The Board of TAG Technologies decided to view the existing structure due to competition
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Input of the Electronic Point of Sales system is need to key in the data into the system to be process. While the processing step is transforming the data that entered from input into output. Output is transmitting the data that had been transformed into information. This is the Point of Sales System using by the Tesco. Electronic Point of Sales system using by Tesco Stores will collect the necessary data from the operator input. For example: scanned a BAR codes or QR codes to identify the
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