AIS Flashcards
Is a prescribed sequence of work steps performed in order to produce a desired result for the organization. A ____ is initiated by a particular kind of event and has a well-defined beginning and end.
business process
Are the set of procedures and policies adopted within an organization to safeguard
its assets, checks the accuracy and reliability of its data, promote operational efficiency, and encourage adherence to prescribed managerial practices. For example, the requirement of McDonald’s to conduct cash counts at the end of the day and match it with the cash register.
Internal Controls
Comprises the processes, procedures, and systems that capture accounting data from business processes; records the accounting data in the appropriate records; process the detailed accounting data by classifying, summarizing, and consolidating; and report the summarized accounting data to internal and external users.
AIS
Output of AIS
- Trading partner documents such as checks, invoices, and statements.
- Internal documents.
- Internal reports.
- External reports
is the organization and
control of all materials,
funds, and related information in the logistics process, from the
acquisition of the raw materials to the delivery of finished products to the end user
Supply chain management
Generally, ___ comprises all types of technology used to create, store, exchange, and utilize information in its various forms, including business data, conversations, still images, motion pictures, and multimedia presentations.
information technology (IT)
Is defined as the ancillary equipment, software, services, and related resources as applied to support business processes
IT
IT usage to support business processes accomplishes one or more of the following objectives: (3)
- Increased efficiency of business processes
- Reduced cost of business processes
- Increased accuracy of the data related to business processes
is the purposeful and organized changing of business processes to make them more efficient. __ not only aligns business processes with the IT systems used to record processes, it also improves efficiency and effectiveness of these processes.
Business Process Reengineering (BPR)
is the smallest unit of information in a computer system, a shortened reference to binary digit
Bit
Bit means
binary digit
a unit of storage that represents one character. Normally made out of 8
digits
Byte
Data hierarchy in computer
Bit
Byte
Field
Record
Database
Masterfiles
is one item within a record (e.g. Last Name, First Name)
Field
is a set of related fields for the same entity
Record
is a collection of data stored on the computer in a form that allows the data to be easily accessed, retrieved, manipulated, and stored.
Database
A ___ stores data in several two-dimensional tables that can be joined together in many varying ways to represent many different kinds of relationships among the data.
relational database
are relatively permanent files that maintain the detailed data for
each major process.
Master Files
files store records in sequence, with one record stored immediately after another
Sequential access
are not written or read in sequential order; rather, their records are stored in random order on a disk
media
Random access
(sometimes called direct access files)
Random access
files that are stored sequentially, but can also be access randomly because an index allows random access to specific records.
Indexed sequential access method
___ requires that a similar transactions be grouped together for a specified time; then this group of transactions is processed as a batch. ___ is best suited to applications having large volumes of similar transactions that can be processed at regular intervals.
Batch processing
is the opposite of batch processing. Transactions are not grouped into batches, but each transaction is entered and processed one at a
time.
Online processing
the transactions processed immediately, and in real time,
so that output is available immediately. This is best suitable for applications in which there is a large volume of records, but only a few records are needed to process individual transaction.
Real-time processing
Processing Modes
Batch
Online
Real time
File Acess
Sequential Access
Random Access
Indexed Sequential Access
is an integrated collection of enterprise-wide data that generally
includes several years of nonvolatile data, used to support management in decision making and planning
Data Warehouse
contains the data that is continually updated as the transactions are processed
Operational database
is the process of searching data within the data warehouse for identifiable patterns that can be used to predict future behavior.
Data Mining
data collected is in the form where
the data fits the columns and rows. For instance, your CVSU Student number with a field of 9 digits. Others include names, address and details.
Structured Data
does not fit in columns and rows
and is normally a free form text with no fixed length. For instance Facebook and Twitter posts.
Unstructured Data
is known as high-volume, high-speed information that may be so large and diverse that it demands innovative forms of IT processing. This also provides key insights to decision making
Big Data
A ___ is two or more computers linked together to share information and/or resources
computer network
is a computer network that spans a relatively small area
Local Area Network (LAN)
multiple LAN connections via network connection.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
a global computer network or “information superhighway”.
Internet
a company’s private network accessible only to the employees of the company.
Intranet
a contemporary type of computer infrastructure which involves the use of shares services, software, and/or data stored on servers at a remote location.
Cloud Computing
similar to an intranet except that it offers access to selected outsiders, such as buyers,
suppliers, distributors, and wholesalers in the supply chain.
Extranet
is the use of electronic means to enhance business processes. It encompasses all forms of online electronic trading - consumer-based e-commerce and business-to-business transactions, as well as the use of IT for process integration inside organizations
E-business
is the intercompany, computer-to-computer transfer of business documents in a standard format.
EDI
Electronic Data Interchange
refers to two or more companies conducting business electronically.
“Intercompany”
The ___ aspect of the definition indicates that each
company’s computers are connected via a network.
computer-to-computer
EDI
A ___ is necessary so that various companies, vendors, and sellers can interact and trade electronically by means of EDI software.
standard business format
A __ system is a system of hardware and software that captures retail sale transactions by standard bar coding. A more advanced __ system automatically records sales, cost of
sales, and inventory records real time in the accounting software the company use.
Point of Sale System
A ____ is a system in which software matches an invoice to its related
purchase order and receiving report.
To institute an automated matching system, all of the relevant files must be online and constantly ready for processing. It reduces the time and cost of processing vendor payments and receivables.
Automated matching
is an invoice-less system in which computer hardware and software complete an invoice-less match comparing the purchase order
with goods received. This eliminates the need for the vendor to send an invoice, since payment is approved as soon as goods are received (when they match a purchase order).
Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS)
The name __ signifies that the receipt of goods is carefully evaluated and, if it matches the purchase order, settlement of the obligation occurs through this system.
Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS)
are both terms that refer to web-enabled receipt and payment of vendor invoices. __ enables a vendor to present an invoice to its trading partner via the Internet, eliminating the paper, printing, and postage costs of traditional paper invoicing
E-payables and electronic invoice presentment and payment (EIPP)
is a multi-module software system designed to manage all aspects of anbenterprise. __ systems are usually broken down into modules such as financials, sales, purchasing, inventory management, manufacturing, and human resources.
Enterprise Resource Planning
ERP
An __ is much more comprehensive and encompassing than
traditional accounting software. It includes modules to handle accounting functions and also incorporates modules for manufacturing, marketing, logistics, and human resources.
ERP software system