P5 Identify the Information Systems Used in a Specified Organisation

P5 - you need to identify the information systems used in a specified organisation.

City Academy is a large organisation that uses many business/organisational systems in order to deal with pupil information (many parts to this) financial recording and planning, booking, communication with parents, communicating with students and transport to name a few.

Produce a report or presentation with accompanying notes to show four information systems that are used within school. For each system cover the following:

• The name of the system;
• Type of system
• Which department(s) uses it
• The purpose of the information system
• The specific features and functions
• The effectiveness of the system (benefits, weaknesses and is it fit for purpose)

Types of information systems:

• management information systems (MIS) including features, benefits and suitability for purpose
• marketing analysis
• human resources (HR) (e.g. staffing, training and development)
• financial (e.g. sales, costings, investment returns)
• competitors.
• customer relationship management (CRM)
• decision support system

Hierarchy of decision making
• senior management
• middle management

• support staff

Types of Information Systems	Features of Information Systems	Functions of Information Systems
1. Management Information Systems (MIS)	Data People Hardware Software Communication/data flows	Input storage Processing Output Control and feedback loops Closed and open systems
2. Marketing Analysis Systems	Data People Hardware Software Communication/data flows	Input storage Processing Output Control and feedback loops Closed and open systems
3. Human Resource Systems	Data People Hardware Software Communication/data flows	Input storage Processing Output Control and feedback loops Closed and open systems
4. Financial Systems	Data People Hardware Software Communication/data flows	Input storage Processing Output Control and feedback loops Closed and open systems
5. Competitor Systems	Data People Hardware Software Communication/data flows	Input storage Processing Output Control and feedback loops Closed and open systems

A management information system (MIS) provides information that organizations require to manage themselves efficiently and effectively. Management information systems are typically computer systems used for managing five primary components: 1.) Hardware, 2.) Software, 3.) Data (information for decision making), 4.) Procedures (design,development and documentation), and 5.) People (individuals, groups, or organizations).Management information systems are distinct from other information systems, in that they are used to analyze and facilitate strategic and operational activities.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management_information_system