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MIS - Chapter 7
e-Business Systems
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Business
Undergraduate 2
04/09/2011

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E-business
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Using the Internet and other networks for e-commerce, enterprise collaboration, and Web-enabled business processes.
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Cross-functional enterprise systems
Definition
Information systems that cross the boundaries of the functional areas of a business in order to integrate and automate business processes.
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Functional business systems
Definition
Information systems that support marketing, production, accounting, finance, and human resource management.
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Enterprise application architecture
Definition
E-business applications fit into a framework of interrelated cross-functional enterprise applications
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Enterprise application integration
Definition
Software that interconnects enterprise application systems
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Marketing information systems
Definition
Information systems for customer relationship management, sales management, and promotion management
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Interactive marketing
Definition
Collaborating interactively with customers in creating, purchasing, servicing, and improving products and services.
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Sales force automation
Definition
Using mobile computing networks to support salespeople in the field.
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Manufacturing information systems
Definition
INformation systems that support manufacturing operations and management
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Computer-integrated manufacturing
Definition
A conceptual framework for simplifying and integraing all aspects of manufacturing automation
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Computer-aided manufacturing
Definition
Using computers in a variety of ways to help manufacture products
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Enterprise collaboration systems
Definition
Use electronic communications, conferencing, and collaborative work tools to support and enhance collaboration among teams and workgroups
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Process control
Definition
Using computers to operate a petroleum refinery
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Machine control
Definition
Using computers to help operate machine tools
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Human resource information systems
Definition
Information systems to support staffing, training and development, and compensation administration
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Online HRM systems
Definition
Using the internet for recruitment and job hunting is an example
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Accounting information Systems
Definition
Accomplishes legal and historical record-keeping and gathers information for the planning and control of business operations
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Online Accounting Systems
Definition
An examle is using the Internet and extranets to do accounts receivable and accounts payable activities
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Order processing
Definition
Handles sales orders from customers
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Inventory Control
Definition
Keeps track of items in stock
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Accounts receivable
Definition
Keeps track of amounts owed by customers
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Accounts payable
Definition
Keeps track of purchases from suppliers
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Payroll
Definition
Produces employee paychecks
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General ledger
Definition
Produces the financial statements of a firm
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Financial management systems
Definition
Information systems for cash management, investment management, capital budgeting, and financial forecasting
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Manufacturing execution systems
Definition
Performance monitoring and control systems for factory floor operations
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Targeted marketing
Definition
Customized advertising and promotion methods to fit their intended audience
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Transaction processing cycle
Definition
Data entry, transaction processing, database maintenance, document and report generation, and inquiry processing
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Batch processing
Definition
Collecting and periodically processing transaction data
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Real-time processing
Definition
Processing transaction data immedietly after they are captured
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Online transaction processing systems
Definition
Systems that immediately caputre and process transaction data and update corporate databases.
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