INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLANNING

CHAPTER 4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLANNING Planning is primary management function which is a process of setting objectives for the future and lay out the action necessary to reach those objectives. A plan is a specific statement of objectives and gives Read More …

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MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM RESOURCES

CHAPTER 3 MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM RESOURCES CONCEPTS OF INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (IRM) The term “Information Resources” incorporates three broad categories of “information stuff” essential to the modern business enterprise: the large mass of stored data (DATA); the huge volume Read More …

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USE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN MANAGEMENT

Chapter 2 USE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN MANAGEMENT Information system Information system has been defined in terms of two perspectives: one relating to its function; the other relating to its structure. From a functional perspective; an information system is a Read More …

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INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1.1 What is a management information system (MIS)? Introduction In this unit we are going to discuss the meaning and some important aspects of management information system. According to the Systems Approach of Read More …

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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Chapter 2 USE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 3 MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM RESOURCES CHAPTER 4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLANNING CHAPTER 5 INFORMATION SYSTEM PROJECT MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 6 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACQUISITION CHAPTER 7 Read More …

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PLANT LOCATION AND LAYOUT

CHAPTER TEN: PLANT LOCATION AND LAYOUT 10.1 INTRODUCTION AND MEANING Plant location or the facilities location problem is an important strategic level decision making for an organization. One of the key features of a conversion process (manufacturing system) is the Read More …

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QUALITY AND QUANTITY CONTROL

CHAPTER NINE: QUALITY AND QUANTITY CONTROL 9.1 INTRODUCTION Most of the above characteristics are related to products. Similarly, some of the quality characteristics of services are meeting promised due dates, safety, comfort, security, less waiting time and so forth. So, Read More …

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MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER EIGHT: MATERIAL MANAGEMENT 8.1 INTRODUCTION AND MEANING Materials management is a function, which aims for integrated approach towards the management of materials in an industrial undertaking. Its main objective is cost reduction and efficient handling of materials at all Read More …

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PRODUCTION CONTROL

CHAPTER SEVEN: PRODUCTION CONTROL: 7.1 INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL Production planning and control is a tool available to the management to achieve the stated objectives. Thus, a production system is encompassed by the four factors. i.e., quantity, quality, Read More …

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SCHEDULING

CHAPTER SIX: SCHEDULING 6.1 SCHEDULING Scheduling can be defined as “prescribing of when and where each operation necessary to manufacture the product is to be performed.” It is also defined as “establishing of times at which to begin and complete Read More …

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