What is MIS Merle P Martin CSU Sacramento

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What is MIS? Merle P. Martin CSU Sacramento

What is MIS? Merle P. Martin CSU Sacramento

Agenda Definition t Complexity Spectrum t MIS Continuum t Development Sequence t Areas and

Agenda Definition t Complexity Spectrum t MIS Continuum t Development Sequence t Areas and characteristics t

Definition M anagement I nformation S ystems t Management u Focus on decision making

Definition M anagement I nformation S ystems t Management u Focus on decision making u Blunting the technical edge u People-oriented u Output-oriented

Definition t Information u Processed data u Computer or otherwise t Systems u Not

Definition t Information u Processed data u Computer or otherwise t Systems u Not just hardware / software u People and procedures

The IT System Hardware/Soft TECHNOLOG MANAGEMEN -ware Y T COMPUTER USER Interface Change Manageme

The IT System Hardware/Soft TECHNOLOG MANAGEMEN -ware Y T COMPUTER USER Interface Change Manageme nt Decisio n Suppor Applicatio nt Programmi ng Connectivity IT Operations Manageme Database nt Systems Developme nt

Contrast with Computer Science Future orientation t Adaptive to change t Satisficing, not optimizing

Contrast with Computer Science Future orientation t Adaptive to change t Satisficing, not optimizing t Business (profit) orientation t Balance between u technology u people t

Complexity Spectrum Complexity Minor Major Modifi- Modification s s Maintenance (85%) System Enhanc Replace

Complexity Spectrum Complexity Minor Major Modifi- Modification s s Maintenance (85%) System Enhanc Replace e- ments Developm ent(15%) Systems Analysis (Options to

MIS Continuum t Data Flow Diagram u Processes (programs) u Data Stores (files) u

MIS Continuum t Data Flow Diagram u Processes (programs) u Data Stores (files) u Data Flows (forms / messages) u External Entities (customers)

Strategic. MIS computi ng literacy Continuum Data store Database Dat External a Process a

Strategic. MIS computi ng literacy Continuum Data store Database Dat External a Process a Entity flow Data Com. w Decis. Applic. Models Prog. Systems Design

Systems Analysis (Triage) Decide Minor Repair Reengineeri ng Replacem ent System Design Systems Operation

Systems Analysis (Triage) Decide Minor Repair Reengineeri ng Replacem ent System Design Systems Operation (Maintenance)

Areas Characteristics Systems design t Primary tools t Data base t Team skills t

Areas Characteristics Systems design t Primary tools t Data base t Team skills t Data t Communication communication skills s t Customer t Application contact programming t Problem solving t Interface with computer science t

Systems Analysis (Triage) Syste Data Appli ms Base Com. c. Design Prog. Char. Flow

Systems Analysis (Triage) Syste Data Appli ms Base Com. c. Design Prog. Char. Flow Prim. tools DFD ER ? ? ? chart s Team skills Hig D Med High Com. skills h Med. . Cust. Hig Low contact Med Med. h. Prob. High solving Med Low h. Interface Med. Area

Customer Focus Users / end-users t Participation in design t Decisions on technology alternatives

Customer Focus Users / end-users t Participation in design t Decisions on technology alternatives t Feedback on satisfaction t Future File t

Concepts to Remember MIS Definition t Complexity spectrum t MIS Continuum t Development Sequence

Concepts to Remember MIS Definition t Complexity spectrum t MIS Continuum t Development Sequence t Areas and Characteristics It’s not about hardware; it’s not about software; it’s about people! t