MBA Essentials of Management Information Systems

Author: Kong Shuhong (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: Management Information Systems (MIS) is an emerging interdisciplinary field. With the advent of the information age, it has become an essential component of modern enterprise management. MIS refers to systems that apply computer and network technologies, integrate modern management methods, and assist managers in information management and application. It plays a significant role in business management. In renowned business schools like Harvard Business School in the United States, MIS has become one of the core courses for MBA programs. In China, it has also become a fundamental management subject for most undergraduate management programs and MBA programs.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: Introduction to Management Information Systems
Chapter 1: Introduction to Management Information Systems
◇ Core Concepts
1. Definition and Characteristics of Management Information Systems
2. Structure and Types of Management Information Systems
◇ Theoretical Highlights
1. The Relationship Between MIS and Business Management
2. Functions and Roles of Management Information Systems
3. The Life Cycle and Development Trends of Management Information Systems
4. Challenges Facing Management Information Systems
◇ Case Analysis: Management Information Systems of a Construction Company
Part 2: Technical Foundations of Management Information Systems
Chapter 2: Computer Systems
◇ Core Concepts
1. Computer Hardware
2. Computer Software
◇ Theoretical Highlights
1. Computer Systems for Management Information Systems
2. Multimedia Computer Systems for Management Information Systems
◇ Case Analysis: Microcomputer Network Management System of a Store
Chapter 3: Communications and Networks
◇ Core Concepts
1. Computer Data Communication
2. Computer Networks
◇ Theoretical Highlights
1. Communication System Management
2. Composition of Computer Networks and Implementation of Enterprise Computer Networks
Chapter 4: Database Management
◇ Core Concepts
1. Databases and Database Systems
2. Database Management Systems
◇ Theoretical Highlights
1. Database Design
2. Data Flow Analysis
Part 3: Development, Analysis, and Design of Management Information Systems
Chapter 5: Development of Management Information Systems
◇ Core Concepts
1. Tasks and Principles of MIS Development
2. Methods and Personnel of MIS Development
3. Methods of MIS Development
◇ Theoretical Highlights
1. Structured Life Cycle Method for MIS Development
2. Prototyping Method for MIS Development
3. Object-Oriented Method for MIS Development
4. Application Software Package and End-User Development Method
◇ Case Analysis: MIS Development Case of Yibang Factory
Chapter 6: Design of Management Information Systems
◇ Core Concepts
1. Tasks and Content of MIS Design
2. Principles of MIS Design
3. System Design Documentation
◇ Theoretical Highlights
1. Structured Design of MIS
2. Code Design
3. User Interface Design
4. Input/Output Design
◇ Case Analysis: MIS Design of a Refining Plant
Part 4: Subsystems of Management Information Systems
Chapter 7: Decision Support Information Systems
◇ Core Concepts
1. Decision Support Systems
2. Executive Support Systems
◇ Theoretical Highlights
1. Operational Techniques of Decision Support Systems
2. Operational Techniques of Executive Support Systems
Chapter 8: Operational Management Information Systems
◇ Core Concepts
1. Human Resource Information Systems
2. Manufacturing Information Systems
3. Marketing Information Systems
4. Financial Information Systems
◇ Theoretical Highlights
1. Human Resource Information Systems and Manufacturing Information Systems
2. Marketing Information Systems and Financial Information Systems
Part 5: Operation of Enterprise Information Systems
Chapter 9: Operation Management of Management Information Systems
◇ Core Concepts
1. Tasks and Goals of MIS Operation Management
2. Management Agencies and Service Modes of MIS Operation
◇ Theoretical Highlights
1. Daily Operation Management of MIS
2. Organization of MIS Modification Work
3. Evaluation of MIS
Chapter 10: Enterprise E-commerce Practices
◇ Core Concepts
1. Overview of E-commerce
2. Role of E-commerce
◇ Theoretical Highlights
1. Technical Requirements for E-commerce
2. Implementation of Enterprise E-commerce
3. Electronic Data Interchange
4. Environment and Implementation of E-commerce