Quiz 1 Flashcards
MIS (management information systems)
refers to the intersection of technology, people, and processes in organizations and businesses
John Locke
- known as the father of liberalism
- labor theory - people work because they expect their work will result in an increase in their wealth
Adam Smith
- invisible hand
- three efficiencies of labor: specialization,
Decreasing space between,
Invention of machines that multiple effectiveness
Frederick Taylor
- founding father of scientific management
- principles of scientific management is that the purpose of management is to make business and employees as prosperous and productive as possible
data warehouse
a repository of data and information that organizations analyze to make informed business and operational decisions
data mart
a subsection of a data warehouse that is designed and built specifically for individual departments or business functions
Data intelligence
includes the technologies, computer applications, and procedures for the collection, analysis, and presentation of business information to help support decision making
cloud database
a type of database that is built and accessed via a cloud platform
NoSQL databases
instead of focusing on relational databases some companies are turning to non-relational databases.
ERD (entity relationship diagrams)
- are the various business objects that make up the database
- is a method of structurally representing database design via the use of diagrams
Data integrity
means the database is reliable, accurate, and aligned to the goals of the organization
* centralization is critical for this)
Referential integrity
the accuracy and consistency of data within a table relationship in a database
* The creation of relationships is achieved using:
- A primary key value (the primary or parent table)
- A foreign key I must reference a valid existing primary key)
Database vs DBMS
database is the collection of everything
DBMS is the software that administers the database
database management system
a computer program that is used to create, process, and administer a database
redundancy
duplication of data
douglas mcgregor
manger’s behavior fundamentally depends on their attitudes towards their employees.
theories:
theory x managers: employees are naturally disinclined toward work and need to be observed and controlled
theory y managers: believe that workers can be trusted and empowered
mainframes
are know for their reliability , availability, and serviceability
use:
1. reliable transactions
2. database operations (inv. control, bank records …)
3. enterprise resource planning
hardware
any element of a computer that’s physical
software
is anything that tells hardware what to do and how do it (ex. computer programs)
decision support systems (DSS)
assist managers with processes with lots of data and that data is dynamic (changing rapidly)
supply management systems (SCMS)
helps eliminate bullwhip effect, components -planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and assemply.
MKIS (maketing information systems)
assists managers by integrating numerous processes related to marketing management into a single computer system
LMS
learning management systems
executive support systems
Software that is used to extract enterprise data and transform it into executive level reports
enterprise resource planning systems
integrate the ,management of nearly all aspects of an organization
DBMS maintains data and info. Such as:
- Objects (items in stock/inventory)
- Events (transactions, returns…)
- People (customers, employees)
- Places (wholesalers, procurement centers)
database management system
is a computer program that is used to create, process, and administer a database
Referential integrity
is the accuracy and consistency of data within a table relationship in a database.
Big data
enocompasses all of the analysis tools and processes related to applying and managing large volumes of data.
