MIS Chapter 7 Study Guide

Software for Managers: Ultimate Interactive Review

Vocabulary Database

Slide 35Application (Software) Applications that are used on a personal device such as a pc or iphone that support task for the user.
Slide 9UI & GUI Enabled non-programmers to use computers without knowing complex languages an example of this would be a playstation 5 home screen which allows the user to scrub through all of their games and settings.
Slide 14Operating Systems (OS) The interface between hardware and apps; manages resources and sets "look and feel. The OS also reads and writes disk files which sends signals to the display monitory.
Slide 29ERP Systems Integrates many organizational functions such as Human Resources, Manufacturing, inventory, sales, purchasing, and order tracking into one system and helps them operate along one another efficently.
Slide 29CRM Systems Supports sales/marketing throughout a customers lifecycle.
Slide 28SCM Systems Manages supply chain aspects with the primary goal of reducing the "bullwhip effect."
Slide 29Business Intelligence (BI) Provides reporting and decision support by analyzing data for strategic choices.
Slide 23, 25Middleware "Plumbing for data" that helps different systems exchange data in real time.
Slide 17DBMS Software used for creating, maintaining, and manipulating data.
Slide 3Distributed Computing Code executed on a different computer (server) requiring a network to run.
Slide 5Konana's Model Layered ecosystem where each layer depends on those beneath it. The layers consiss of Hardware (outermost), OS (middle), Cosumer Applications (In most), creating lock-in.

Knowledge Simulation

1. A student business cannot open a partner's file because the software creator hasn't released technical specs for compatibility. Which concept best explains this?

2. A coffee shop uses a system to share real-time data with suppliers to prevent stockouts. What software was used?

3. You need a way for three separate tools (payroll, hours, benefits) to share data automatically. What is this called?

4. A manager fears that buying a commercial word processor will make it too difficult/expensive to switch later. What is this risk?

5. Google Sheets requires an internet connection and only Google can change its source code. How is it classified?