Essays and Research Papers on Management Of Information Systems

This 5-page paper explains failure of information systems and how to prevent such failures from occurring. Also discussed is the role of the Hybrid Manager in preventing failures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper explains the definition of information systems failure and discusses methods to prevent such failures from happening. The paper also discusses what a Hybrid Manager is, and how he/she can help work with information systems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper analyzes two e-companies, Timberweb.com and wine.com. Timberweb is the largest global vertical networking company that links buyers, sellers and others associated with the timber and lumber industries. Wine.com distributes wine from around the world. This essay discusses the purposes and services of each company and comments on operations management. The writer ...

This 6 page paper reviews the research undertaken in Australia in the report “Taking the Plunge 2000; Sink or Swim”. The paper looked at the level of participation in e-commerce by small to medium sized enterprises. The desk research and the primary research is critiqued with improvements suggested. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 8 page paper considers the process that is undertaken when a decision in made. The different types of decision, such as operational, managerial and strategic are examined and models, such as Simon (1977). The paper then considers the role of management support systems (MSS) and decision support systems (DSS). The bibliography cites 8 sources. ...

A 25 page paper that begins with an executive summary. This paper investigates the mass storage system industry and EMC's position in the industry. Sections include: EMC and Industry Structure; Industry Analysis using Porter's 5 forces; a simple strategy group map; Evolution of the Industry and trends; Strategy Formulation for EMC and Conclusions. This is ...

This 19 page paper examines the well known computer company Dell. The paper examines the company background and how it has managed to attain a competitive advantage and then uses this knowledge to assess the information systems which are in place within the company. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the future of office automation. Specific systems discussed as well as their application. Security issues discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 9 page paper considers the ways in which the internet can be used by organisations to communicate, retrieve information and promote the image of their organisation. The example used n the paper is that of British Airways, with an examination of how internet is used in different ways to enhance the value within ...

This 12 page paper considers the importance of standard setting and performance monitoring on task management and the success of a company. The first part of the paper examines the use of standards and how these are important with introducing any task management system, a example is used to demonstrate how lack of standard setting ...

This 5 page paper relates the development of an Internet-based Decision Support System (DSS) for a mobile telephone company, which requires an understanding of the methods for the development of this kind of system and the elements that make a “good” online DSS. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page review of an article published in the December 2003 edition of “Hospital Materials Management” concerning an automated inventory system. This paper recounts the benefits of such systems and notes their growing acceptance through many business arenas. No additional sources listed.

This 15 page paper examines the way that information systems are used at the state owned Saudi Arabian oil company Saudi Aramco. The paper considers how the technology and information systems fit in with the company’s overall strategy, helping it to achieve its; goals, and then examines the system in more detail. The systems ...

This 3-page paper focuses on a new concept in manufacturing and supply chain management -- choiceboards. The article examines the choiceboards, determines what industry would lend itself to this concept, and compares choiceboards with more traditional retail outlets. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the various ways in which information can lead to a competitive advantage. The paper includes internal and open source information, giving examples of how companies have benefited from their use and analysis of information. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses what the chief information officer can do to increase productivity. Wireless technology is discussed, including a recent survey of CIOs and other IT professionals that focused on wireless technology, what is being used and the results of using it. Another strategy that is discussed is retaining existing employees. Bibliography ...

This 3-page paper focuses on how balanced scorecard systems can help in the profession of accounting Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the competitive advantages that American Airlines gained from their SABRE system. The paper starts by considering the implementing and advantages such as cost advantage and differentiation though first mover advantage and the different uses of the technology. The system was also one that allowed American Airlines to dominate ...

A 24 page paper that compares the ethical standards of reducing services in the health care industry to reducing services in the information technology industry. An introduction states the comparion may not be as easy as it would appear. Examples are provided to illustrate the point. The essay explains three theories of ethics and with ...

This 5 page paper focuses on problems of Internet usage in the workplace. Aside from the problems, a plan is provide that is related to how a company can balance security with privacy issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper considers how an understanding of the way knowledge workers are controlled can tell us about the cultural norms for control. The paper looks at what is meant by knowledge; tacit and explicit knowledge, the development and management of network organisations, control and flexibility in a dynamic environment and issues such ...

A 5 page paper that presents a work breakdown schedule for a time and attendance reporting system. Tasks and subtasks are identified with approximate duration of time. Risks associated with project are outlined along with possible alternatives to mitigate risk. Change plan is outlined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 2.5 page paper that provides a work breakdown structure and time-phased budget for purchasing and installing a new software program. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 14 page paper considers how an IT system may be designed for a specific business. The paper considers the position of Harley Davidson, but can be applied to any other organizations. Using models such as soft systems modelling, actor network theory and supply chain analysis, the paper shows how the system may be designed ...

What it takes to be a database administrator is in this paper, which explores both the generalist and the expert categories of being a DBA. Bibliography lists 4 sources. jvDBAdm.rtf