Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS)

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to Management Information Systems (MIS) that cover key concepts, definitions, and trends discussed in the lecture.

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Refers to the intersection of technology, people, and processes in organizations and businesses.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

A unified system that incorporates a suite of business applications to manage nearly all aspects of an organization.

Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)

Systems that handle routine transactions, such as sales processing and inventory tracking.

Decision Support Systems (DSS)

Assist managers in decision-making by providing real-time guidance based on numerous inputs.

Supply Chain Management Systems (SCMS)

Systems that enhance the efficiency of processes across the supply chain through computerized communication and tracking.

Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)

Systems that manage employee-related processes such as forecasting, training, hiring, and payroll.

Marketing Information Systems (MKIS)

Integrate marketing management processes into a single computer system for data analysis and distribution.

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Manage academic processes in educational organizations, including student performance tracking and course delivery.

Executive Support Systems (ESS)

Systems designed to transform complex data into high-level reports for executives.

Data Analytics

The process of interpreting large amounts of data to inform business decision-making.

Employee Monitoring Software

Tools that allow administrators to track and monitor employee computer activity.

Video Conferencing

A technology used for remote meetings and training through audio and video communications.

Digital Divide

The gap between those who have easy access to digital technology and those who do not.

Work-Life Balance

The ability to maintain a healthy separation between work responsibilities and personal life.

Privacy and Security in MIS

Concerns related to sensitive information handling and safeguarding against unauthorized access.

Cloud Computing in MIS

The use of internet-based servers to manage and store data for organizational processes.