Friday, April 29, 2011

Information System Manager



After we had discussed about information systems, I would like to introduce you guys with a career which is related so much with information systems. 
      


It is information system managers who is plans, directs, and/or coordinates activities in areas of electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, computer programming, voice and/or data communication systems, security, and disaster recovery.

CAREER IN IT:INFORMATION SYSTEM MANAGER

Hi guys.....who want to be an information system manager????
Here we have guide for you all to follow...



Computer and Information Systems Manager Job Description:
Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate and direct research, and design the computer-related activities of firms.

Employment Facts for Computer and Information Systems Managers:
Computer and information systems managers held about 293,000 jobs in 2008.

Educational Requirements for Computer and Information Systems Managers:
Some employers require a bachelor's degree for management positions, although many others prefer a graduate degree, specifically a master's degree in business administration (MBA) with technology as a core component.

Other Requirements for Computer and Information Systems Managers:
Computer and information systems managers must possess strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Advancement Opportunities for Computer and Information Systems Managers:
Some computer and information systems managers may advance to progressively higher leadership positions in their field.

Job Outlook for Computer and Information Systems Managers:
Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2018.

How Much Do Computer and Information Systems Managers Earn?:
In 2009, computer and information systems managers earned a median annual salary of $113,720.



A Day in a Computer and Information Systems Manager's Life:
  • On a typical day a computer and information systems manager will:
  • consult with top management in order to help determine both technical and business goals;
  • make detailed plans for the accomplishment of these goals;
  • direct the work of systems analysts, computer programmers, support specialists, and other computer-related workers;
  • provide the upkeep, maintenance and security of networks;
  • assign and review the work of their subordinates;
  • Chief technology officers evaluate the newest and most innovative technologies and determine how these can help their organization;
  • Management information systems directors manage information systems and computing resources for their entire organization;
  • Project managers develop requirements, budgets, and schedules for their firm's information technology projects;
  • LAN/WAN (Local Area Network/Wide Area Network) managers design and administer an organization's local area network; they direct the network, and its related computing environment, including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all other computer-related configurations.

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    wHAt Is OThEr InfoRMaTIoN sYStEm?


    hello2!!!
    is anyone there?
    "yes"
    okay..
    previously..
    we have introduced to you guys
    about.......
    INFORMATION SYSTEM
    now we want to get you know more better on this topic
    do you know about other information system?
    what kind of other information system?
    its function???


     here it is....
    use to support different individuals & functions
    basically-support information workers
    they distribute, communicate & create information
    2 systems to support information workers:

    Office Automation Systems(OASs)


    -use of computer system to execute variety of office operations
    •   word processing
    •   accounting
    •   e-mail
    -support data workers
    -managing documents, communicating & scheduling

    Knowledge Work-Systems


     -use OAS systems
    -information needs at the knowledge level of organization
    -aid knowledge workers
    -use the specialized information system-KWSs
    -e.g: Computer-Aided Design/ Computer-Aided Manufacturing(CAD/CAM)systems

    that's all

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    Organizational Information Flow And CBIS

    hello peeps~~~
    in this entry i would like to give you some information about the Information Flow

    the Function?
    most organizations have seperate departmens to perform 5 functions that is :


    Accounting - Keep track of all financial activities.
    Production - Makes company product.
    Marketing - Advertises, promotes, ands sells the product.
    Human Resources - Finds and hires people and handle personnel matters.
    Research - Does product research and relates new discoveries to the firm's current or new products.




    Management Levels

    There are three management levels in most organizations:

    Supervisors
    Manage and monitor the employees or workers.
    Responsible for operational matters (day-to-day operations).
    Example: production supervisor monitors materials needed to build a product.

    Middle Management
    Deal with control planning, tactical planning, and decision-making.
    Implement long-term goals of the organization.
    Example: regional sales manager sets sales goals for sales in several states.

    Top Management
    Concerned with long-range planning (strategic planning)
    Need information to help them plan future growth and direction of the organization.
    Example: vice president of marketing determines demand for current products and sales strategies for new products.




    Information Flow


    i.Information must flow in different directions to support the different information needs of management.

    ii.Each level of management has different information needs.
    1. Strategic Needs of Top-level managers
      1. Information that reveals overall condition of the business in capsule form.
      2. Information from all departments below and from outside the organization.
      3. Information to plan for long-range events.
      4. Example: planning for new facilities
          
    2. Tactical Needs of Middle-level managers
      1. Summarized information (weekly or monthly reports).
      2. Information both horizontal and vertical across functional lines within the organization.
      3. Historical, internal information to develop budgets and evaluate performances.
      4. Example: developing production goals, concurring with top-level managers and supervisors
          
    3. Operational Needs of Supervisors
      1. Detailed current day-to-day information.
      2. Information flow is primarily vertical.
      3. Communicate mainly with middle managers and workers beneath them.
      4. Day-to-day internal information to keep operations running smoothly.
      5. Example: monitoring current supplies, current inventory, and production output.

    COMPUTER-BASED INFORMATION SYSTEMS


    Decision Support System (DSS)

    DSS are interactive computer-based systems and subsystems intended to help decision makers use communications technologies, data, documents, knowledge and/or models to complete decision process tasks.

    A decision support system (DSS) enable managers to get answers for unanticipated  questions. Teams formed to address large problems use group decision support system (GDSS)

    So you know guys actually a decision support system consists of the:
     ~User :The user is who has to make decision  (middle-level management)
     ~System software :In essentially the operating system-program designed to    work behind the scenes to handle detailed operating procedures.
     ~Data : Typically stored in a database and consists of two kind:

    1. Internal data
    2. External data

     ~Decision model : This is give the DSS its analytical capabilities,so there are three basic type:

    1. Strategic
    2. tactical
    3. Operational


    Management Information System

    Hello everyone…wish u guys are having a pleasant day…

    We would like to discuss roughly about management information system. First, it is defined as a computer-based information system that produces standardized reports in summarized structure form.

    This report can be categorized into 3.
    1. Periodic report for regular intervals {monthly, annually and etc.)
    2. Exception report is for unusual events
    3. Demand report only if requested.

    ~TRANSACTION PROCESSING SYSTEM~

    Transaction Processing System (TPS) also called Data Processing System (DPS)
    • It function to make up a database that records the transactions of the company.
    • It also used to support Management Information System (MIS), Decision Support System (DSS) and Executive Support System (ESS)
    • One of the most important for every organization is in the area of accounting

    This is description for TPS

    Now we want tell you these six activities used TPS:-


    1) Sales order processing- it records the customer request for the company's products or services



    sales order processing overview


    2) Account receivable-records money received from or owed by customer

    3) Inventory  control system-records of number of each kind of part or finished good in the warehouse

    flow of Inventory management system


    4) Account payable-refers to money the company owes its suppliers for materials and services it has received


    5) Payroll-concerned with calculating employee paychecks.


    6) General ledger-keep track of all summaries of all foregoing transaction.it can produce income statement and balance sheet


    Example of balance sheet


    Example of income statement