TASK: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Examine the dimensions of an information system: the organization, management, and information technology. Evaluate the effectiveness of the system and offer suggestions for improvements to enhance efficiency of organization's data resource management, reporting capabilities, and processes.
Problem 1. Identify an organization and information system that you would like to investigate further. (Note: If you choose your own organization, in terms of employment, please be advised that this instructor is not suggesting you provide confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information concerning the organization.)
Problem 2. Conduct research primarily by using Ottawa library databases, books, and reference materials. Although you may use a WWW search engine such as Google, be sure to evaluate website material for accuracy and reliability prior to including the source as a reference.
Develop a paper that is double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, 10-15 pages in length, consists of five to seven current (not more than 4 years old) sources, and follows APA style.
Organization/Information System Examples:
Transportation Safety Administration's (TSA) system for securing domestic air travel and safeguarding national security.
Amber Alert (the Broadcast Emergency Response System) and the Dept. of Public Safety, State of Arizona.
UPS's Package Tracking System - United Parcel Service.
BioSense and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).