Essays and Research Papers on Management Of Information Systems

This 20 page paper is written in 5 parts. The first considers the similarities and differences in projects to implement knowledge management at Frito-Lay and StepTwo. The second part examines the use of customer relationship management, what it is, its functionally and the way it is used. The third section looks at the digital divide, ...

This 10 page paper considers the role of information technology in business process reengineering (BPR). Reengineering may be necessary for a range of purposes including to turn around a company that is in a downward trend. The use of IT is as an enabler that can, but does not automatically produce results. This paper examines ...

This 11 page paper considers a case supplied by the student and looks at how a new accounting system should be introduced to a small business, how the decisions should be made and the implementation. The paper also considers the solution of Sage Line 50. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on advantages and disadvantages, from the managerial perspective, of Strategic Information Systems (also known as Business Process Reengineering). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses business intelligence applications, in general, and the use of them at FedEx. The writer begins by explaining what business intelligence applications are and some of the many uses for them. The essay also comments on why so many companies fail in their attempts to implement business intelligence solutions. FedEx ...

A 11 page paper that discusses the opportunities e-business and e-commerce provide to companies with an emphasis on production and transactions. The paper begins with definitions of 'e-commerce' and 'e-business' and a description of the two major types of e-commerce businesses conduct. Statistical data about Internet sales and revenues are included for the U.S., the ...

This 3 page paper answers questions asked by the student, The first considers the problem of poor quality information and information overload. The second look at the value which can be added with a management information system (MIS), and the lasrt considers what the first stages would be in developing an entrance into e-commerce.

This 4 page paper examines a small farm and a nursery business. Owners are interviewed and research done to discern the differences and similarities between the two types in respect to computer use. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper answers three questions; 1. What does the terminology “legacy problem” mean and how does it relate to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)? 2. How ill considered ICT (Information Communication Technology) outsourcing can be risky and dangerous for a company and 3. How the architecture of ICT relates to business strategy?. ...

This 17 page paper considers IT in two companies; Microsoft and Siemens Business Services. The paper examines the companies separately, identifying at the central operational concerns of these organizations, how IT currently being used in these organizations to support those concerns and if it could be used more effectively and how the limitation are likely ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview on what is entailed when starting an e-business. Several considerations are provided and solutions for problems are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 19 page paper answers four questions asked by the student. The first outlines the use and advantages of a distributed network, the second looks at controlling and monitoring the system using an embedded TCP/IP and how IPsec can be used for security. The third looks at the use of remoting, what it is and ...

This 12 page paper considers how DSL ay be of value so small office or home offices, SOHO. The paper looks at the ways in which DSL may benefit small businesses and uses two case studies to show this benefit. The paper ends with consideration of the future. The bibliography cites 11 sources. ...

A 7 page paper that presents the initial steps for a project. Headings include a description of the project, project statement, mission justification, project scope, information gathering techniques, a list of business requirements for the project and an evaluation of the initial plan. The project involves enhancing an existing E-business system by adding more functions ...

This 11 page paper examines the use of technology in business and related issues answering 7 questions. The paper looks at whether current IS structures need to be changed, whether CEO's need to have a vision, if e-commerce is allowing too much information to be gathered about customers and place privacy in danger and the ...

A 24 page paper addressing the question of whether or not businesses optimize their profit on an international level while still maintaining a high sense of ethics in terms of human resources and environmental impacts. The author examines workforce and environmental management issues to conclude that profit can be made and ethical conduct maintained ...

This 15 page paper looks at three articles that consider how IT can be used to help strategy decision making. The articles all consider the use of customer relationship management; CRM, one article on how to use the system to make predictions for target group for new products, one looks at its’ use retaining customers ...

This 4 page paper looks at what is meant by a portal on the internet and the way that they may be used to add value to a business, either by gaining business or making savings n the supply chain. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

3 pages in length. With success or failure only as close as the nearest competitor, contemporary organizations spare no expense when it comes to unearthing new and more effective ways to stay ahead of the rest of the industry. Business Intelligence (BI) represents one of the most prudent and viable ways in which ...

A 9 page sample paper in which a CIO of a small and growing consulting company argues in favor of an implementation of thin client computing that includes an executive overview, discussion of the technology, and a thorough evaluation of this ‘cutting edge’ technology based upon findings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

When Viewed through Porter’s Model of Industry Competition This 3 page paper considers how the development of e-commerce and the use of the internet has changed the competitive environment when looking at if from the perspective of Porters Five Forces model. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 10 page paper provides a business plan for a hypothetical book sales company. The plan focuses on the results of inquiry by a computer consulting firm. Appendices with specifics (financial aspects and time schedule) are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper considers a case study of a restaurant that is considering implement a new IT system to take the place of a current paper system. The paper outlines the current problems then looks at the different models that may be used to assess they type of system that should be installed. The ...

A 3 page paper that discusses how an existing business can use the Internet for advertising, internal communication, market research and for value-added services. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the way IT business solutions are used in the real world. A case study is presented using The US Navy Hospital in Guam as an example where an IT system has added value and helped the organization meet its goals. The bibliography cites 9 sources.