ASCOT Library Zabali Campus

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1. Introduction to Management Information System 1 -- Chapter 2. Database Management System 37 -- Chapter 3. Decision Support System 79 -- Chapter 4. Digital Firm Perspective 117 -- Chapter 5. Application of MIS 175 -- Chapter 6. Management Data Resources 219 -- Chapter 7. E-Commerce 275 -- Chapter 8. Cloud Computing 327

"Nowadays, the main focus of companies is to remain globally competitive by using the possibilities of modern information and communication technologies (ICT). Businesses can use ICT to offer the highest quality products and services at affordable prices and superior customer service, and to help the businesses enter new markets through e-commerce. Globalization, cooperation and integration have become the new driving forces in this competitive environment. To remain competitive, companies invest in modern information systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, which integrate the various functional areas of the company and provide consistent, I real-time data for rapid decision-making. ERP systems help companies seamlessly manage their operations around the world. Management Information Systems (MIS) focus on the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the administration of organizations. In the 21st century, almost all organizations use information and communication technologies to efficiently manage their operations, help managers make better decisions and gain competitive advantage, and to seamlessly communicate internally and externally with their employees, customers, partners and enable other stakeholders. MIS is very important in all aspects and beneficial for everyone. This is an applied text in management information systems concepts and techniques used in today's competitive environment. Topics will include the concepts of enterprise information systems, use of information systems to achieve strategic goals and to gain competitive advantages, the impacts of information systems on business process reengineering and management, managerial issues in developing information systems, IS project management, and other contemporary IS technologies.". -- Book cover