Information Systems Usage in Business and Management

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-23
Author(s):  
Mihane Berisha-Namani
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
The World ◽  
Management Functions ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Business And Management ◽  
Role Of Information

Information systems in the world of business and management exist to serve varied needs. This article examines the role of information systems technology in business activities and management functions and discusses how organisations can best use information systems. This study provides managers and researchers with a framework for effective use of information systems for business and management purposes and offers an alternative approach to investigate the impact of new technology. The author concludes that a need exists for further research in this field to increase understanding of information systems usage in business and management. The study recommends that more attention be paid to information systems technology, as it is key to better management and succeeding in business.

Information Systems Usage in Business and Management

2013 ◽  
pp. 48-59
Author(s):  
Mihane Berisha-Namani
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
The World ◽  
Management Functions ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Business And Management ◽  
Role Of Information

Information systems in the world of business and management exist to serve varied needs. This article examines the role of information systems technology in business activities and management functions and discusses how organisations can best use information systems. This study provides managers and researchers with a framework for effective use of information systems for business and management purposes and offers an alternative approach to investigate the impact of new technology. The author concludes that a need exists for further research in this field to increase understanding of information systems usage in business and management. The study recommends that more attention be paid to information systems technology, as it is key to better management and succeeding in business.

Reflections from the field (mountain, cityscape and park): walking for management development and links to being-in-the world, belonging and “Ba”

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur F. Turner ◽  
Gareth Edwards ◽  
Catherine Latham ◽  
Harriet Shortt
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Management Development ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Personal Story ◽  
The World ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
First Time

PurposeThe purpose of this paper, based on reflections from practice, is to shed light on the realities of using walking as a tool for learning and development. This is done through an initial analysis of longitudinal reflective data spanning seven years and connecting these reflections to the concepts: being-in-the-world, belonging and Ba.Design/methodology/approachThis research takes a practice based phenomenological and reflective approach. The value of this approach is to seek a new understanding, through three distinct conceptual frames, of the effective use of walking within management development.FindingsThe findings connect three conceptual approaches of being-in-the-world, belonging and “Ba” to the practicalities of delivery, thus encouraging practitioners and designers to deeply reflect on the role of walking in management development.Research limitations/implicationsA limitation is that this is largely a personal story exploring the impact of an intuitively developed set of interventions. Despite this, the paper represents a unique and deep interpretation of walking as a mechanism for management development.Practical implicationsThe paper concludes with three recommendations to practitioners wanting to use walking in management development programmes. These are: facilitators need to be familiar with their surroundings; they should look for spaces and places where participants can connect and build relationships; and organisers and sponsors need to recognise how walking not only consolidates knowledge but can help create knowledge too.Originality/valueThis is a unique, seven-year longitudinal study that broadens the theoretical focus of walking as a mechanism for management and leadership development that combines the theoretical lenses of being-in-the-world, belonging and “Ba”, the authors believe, for the first time in research on management development.

scholarly journals Improving Decision Making with Information Systems Technology – A theoretical approach

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr.Sc. Mihane Berisha- Namani ◽  
Mr.Sc. Albana Qehaja
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Correct Information ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Role Of Information

Traditionally, information systems were used to support operational functions and to reduce costs by automating many of business operations. As business has become more aware of the importance of information systems, the role of information systems has changed. From its conventional function of supporting business operations, today information systems are used to reduce business risks and to ensure that correct information is made available, so managers can make better decisions. The purpose of this paper is to give an understanding how businesses are using information systems to achieve their goals. It specifically addresses more closely the impact that information systems have in improving the decision making. Althought limited this paper sets out to explore the importance of information systems in decision making and concludes that more attention should be paid to information systems usage for decision making purposes. Finally, suggestions for further research are made.

Assessment of SERVQUAL Model in Hospitals Located in Tier II Cities of India

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhura Prabhu A. ◽  
Lakshmi Shankar Iyer
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Healthcare Information Systems ◽  
Specialty Hospitals ◽  
Tier Ii ◽  
Respondent Group ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Role Of Information

Service quality, being an assessment of services offered to a customer or the extent to which the services offered meets customers’ expectations, plays a significant role in healthcare industry. Patients pay hefty prices for the services they avail from specialty hospitals and they demand quality services. Hospitals have a larger challenge in delivering these services effectively to the patients. The current study helps us understand the role of information systems in service delivery process. Most of the hospitals have adopted healthcare information systems due to the benefit it provides. The study attempts to analyze the impact of information systems on service quality in the hospitals which are located in Tier II cities. The popular SERVQUAL model is adopted for this purpose. Patients who visit the hospitals were part of the respondent group. Gap score is found in order to observe the expected and actual experience of the patients based on five dimensions.

scholarly journals The Role of Coordination, Decision Making and Special Data Infrastructure on the Disaster Management in Pakistan: Moderating Role of Information System

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-91
Author(s):  
Arshia Hashmi ◽  
Muhammad Azeem Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Atif Nawaz
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Data Infrastructure ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Role Of Information

Disaster management in developing economies has become a significant issue due to the uncertain situation in the country and has attained the focus of upcoming studies and policymakers. Thus, the present research investigates the impact of coordination, decision making, and special data infrastructure on disaster management in Pakistan. This research also examines the moderating role of information systems among the nexus of coordination, decision making, special data infrastructure, and disaster management in Pakistan. This research has followed the quantitative data collection methods and used questionnaires for this purpose. This study also executed the smart-PLS to investigates the relationships between understudy variables. The results indicated that coordination, decision making, and special data infrastructure have a positive association with disaster management in Pakistan. The findings also indicated that information systems moderates among the links of decision making, special data infrastructure, and disaster management in Pakistan. This study is beneficial for the regulators while formulating the regulations on disaster management in the country.

scholarly journals The Role of Information Technology (IT) in Development and Increase of the Efficiency of Human Resources

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Alami ◽  
Omolbanin Hashemi Gorji ◽  
Mehdi Shokri Asrami ◽  
Hanieh Rasouli Saravi ◽  
Marziezh Jafari Soteh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Human Resources Information System ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Improper Use ◽  
Management Functions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Role Of Information

<p>Information Technology (IT) as a set of produced ideas is available for individuals and organizations through hardware mechanisms and plays a major role in the development of human resources. In today’s world, IT is the key factor of human development in organizations and communities. Trends and results of the literature review confirm contribution of the IT tools in human resources area i.e. to accomplish assigned human resources tasks by using the source of IT capabilities. In the current era the use of information systems and new technologies, especially IT in organizations and communities is the most important tool to improve efficiency and it will accelerate movement toward this direction. Improper use of it can impose problems to the organization and it also reduces productivity. The aim of this paper is to investigates the impact of IT on the productivity of human recourses and gives a brief overview about possibilities of IT usage in human resources field for measuring and tracking human capital and using the human resources information system generally. The results of this, study revealed that there is significant relationship between use of IT and human resource management functions, also a positive and significant effect of the ICTs on employment rate.</p>

Applied Information Technology: From Data Processing to Strategic Information Systems

1987 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth K. Somogyi ◽  
Robert D. Galliers
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Historical Overview ◽  
Strategic Information ◽  
Strategic Information Systems ◽  
History Of ◽  
Role Of Information

This paper provides a brief historical overview of developments in the application of information technology. It highlights the key turning points and examines how the role of information systems has changed during the brief history of this new technology.

scholarly journals Information Ethics for and from Africa

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 6-17
Author(s):  
Rafael Capurro
Keyword(s):  
Information Society ◽  
Information Ethics ◽  
World Summit ◽  
Philosophical Perspective ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Role Of Information

This paper deals in the first part with some initiatives concerning the role of information ethics for Africa such as NEPAD, UN ICT and AISI particularly since the World Summit on the Information Society. Information Ethics from Africa is a young academic field. Not much has been published so far on the impact of ICT on African societies and cultures from a philosophical perspective. The second part of the paper analyses some recent research on this matter particularly with regard to the concept of ubuntu. Finally the paper addresses some issues of the African Conference on Information Ethics held in Pretoria, 3-5 February 2007

scholarly journals The Role of Information Systems in Enhancing the Implementation of Administrative Decisions

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mohammed Alotaibi
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Work Requirements ◽  
Administrative Employees ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Routine Procedures ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Role Of Information

Information systems are currently used in all organizations due to their effectiveness in the implementation of administrative decisions. This study attempted to examine availability of information systems infrastructure, the impact of information systems on enhancing the procedures of the implementation of administrative decisions, and the obstacles that hinder the use of information systems to implement administrative decisions at Tabuk University in Saudi Arabia. In order to achieve these goals, the researcher used the descriptive analytical approach and used the questionnaire instrument in order to collect the data from the research sample. Population of the study comprised all the administrative employees at Tabuk University. The researcher distributed (325) questionnaires on the research sample and (252) questionnaires were put for study. The findings of the study showed that Tabuk University have a good infrastructure of information system that fit the work requirements and that help the employees to get accurate and timely reports. Also, the findings showed that the information systems have a robust role in enhancing the procedures of the implementation of the administrative decisions in terms of the availability of accurate, correct, and timely data to implement the administrative decisions properly. On the other hand, it was shown that there are obstacles for the use of information systems to implement administrative decisions such as the inappropriate organizational structures, lack of training, routine procedures, lack of funds to update the systems regularly, and employees&rsquo; resistance. Based on these results, the researcher recommended having a proper organizational structure that support information systems, holding regular training courses for the employees, motivating employees to avoid resistance, and ensuring the allocation of resources to get the new modern systems.

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