Day: February 19, 2021

Introduction Decision making is no longer the preserve of senior management as it is now common at all levels on the organisation. The objectives of this chapter are to: Differentiate between structured and non-structured decisions Explain the decision making process Read More …

Introduction The objectives of this chapter are to: Describe Electronic Commerce Describe M-Commerce Provide an overview of the main E-Commerce Payment Systems A. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC COMMERCE Electronic commerce (e-commerce) can be defined as the process of buying, selling, transferring, Read More …

Introduction The objectives of this chapter are to: Explain the importance of data Describe the traditional file method of data storage Describe the database approach to data storage Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of both the file and Read More …

Introduction The objectives of this chapter are: To give an overview of the major trends in telecommunications To describe the different types of communication networks and technologies To illustrate the operation of the Internet and the services that are provided Read More …

Introduction The objectives of this chapter are to: Introduce the different types of IT infrastructure Describe the different hardware platform Highlight a number of emerging hardware technology trends Describe the different computer software platforms Highlight a number of emerging software Read More …

Introduction The objectives of this chapter are to: Describe the Ethics Social and Political Issues of Information Systems Describe the impact of modern information systems and the Internet on the protection of individual privacy and intellectual property. Give a brief Read More …

Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the role of information systems in business. The objectives of this chapter are to: Define and describe business processes and their relationship to information systems. Describe the information systems supporting the major business Read More …

Introduction to Information Systems This purpose of this chapter is to introduce the role played by information systems and technology in business firms. The topics introduced in this chapter will be covered in detail in the remainder of the manual. Read More …

INTRODUCTION One of the questions on the Compulsory Section (Section A) of your paper requires you to write briefly on a number of topics.  There is a small choice in that you must complete five out of seven topics.  There Read More …

COSTING SYSTEMS Overheads If a company manufactures a product, the cost will include the cost of the raw materials and components used in it and the cost of the labour effort required to make it.  These are direct costs.  The Read More …