Management Systems Flashcards

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what does MIS stand for

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management information system

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what is an MIS

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a computerises system that provides managers with the information they need to make smart business decisions

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what are the 5 advantages for

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-more efficient because tasks can be automated
- allows managers to quickly access and analyse data from different sources
-better planning and forecasting which allows managers to make better predictions
- improved customer service by tracking customer data and satisfaction
- more likely to comply with legislation

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what are 5 features of MIS

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messaging
database
payroll
personnel
procedures
personnel

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5
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give 3 examples of who uses MIS

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retail companies, and health organisations. schools, governments

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what is payroll software

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a computer program or system used to manage and automate the process of calculating and distributing employee wages

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what are 5 advantages of payroll software

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saves time
reduces errors
better security of employee data
cost-effective
better reporting and analysis
easy to integrate with other devices
remote access with internet connections

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what are 5 feature of payroll

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payslips
time and attendance
national insurance
generating reports
tax calculations
deposits
mobile and remote access

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what is an e-commerce service

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the buying or selling of goods over the internet

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what are the 5 examples of E-commerce sevices

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  • onime retail shops (Amozon)
  • digital marketplaces (uBER)
    online banking
    online ticket sales
    Buisness to uiisness B2B
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what are 5 advantages for the customer when using ecommerce services

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24/7 availability
wide selection
time saving
easily can compare products
can track your data and recommend products

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what are 3 advantages for the buisness when using an ecommerce service

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start-up and running costs are low
increased/wider customer search
more convenient for their customers

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what is mailhandling

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refers to the procedure used for sorting and delivering physical mail such as letters and packages

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what are 4 feautures of mail handlign

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can be uused to track items
allows you to buy postahe
you can book collection
local drop off points

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what is a registration system

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is a software application or process used to manage and track the enrolment of events, courses, programs or memberships

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what are 5 advantages of registration systems

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  • keep track of users and their information
  • collect and store data on users for future reference
  • control who has access to what recources
  • verify the identity of users
  • provide personalised experiences to the user
  • uses collected data for marketing purposes
  • more secure
17
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what is accessibility

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refers to the ability of a device to be used by individuals with disabbilities

18
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what 5 tools used to make devices more accessible

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alternate text
captions
large font size
contrasting colours
flexible input
mobile device accessibility

19
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what 5 devices used to make devices more accessible

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screen readers
voice recognitions
Text-to-speech
speech-to-text
alternative keyboards
electronic magnifiers

20
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what are 3 benefits of assistive technologies

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  • increased independence
  • enhanced communication
  • more employment prospects
  • greater access to online content
  • better education
  • better quality of life
21
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what is blockchain technology

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is a decentralised way of transferring data where each block in a chain contains of cryptographic hash of the previous block, timestamp and data

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what are 3 benefits of blockchain

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decentralised
high secure
more trustworthy

23
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what does IoT stand for

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internet of things

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what is the IoT

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involves devices connected to a giant network that collects and shares information such as how they are used and the environment that they operate in

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what are 3 benefits of IoT

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more efficient because tasks can be automated
reduces energy consumption
devices can be managed remotely