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.

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.

Information Systems for the Management of the Organizations

2018 ◽  
pp. 96-116
Author(s):  
José Rascão
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Role Of Information

This chapter investigates the key concepts of information systems, as well as the role of information in the information management activities, in terms of supporting decision making by different organizations' managers in the literature of information sciences and business sciences. The information has become, in the global economy, a source of value for organizations, assuming a key role in contributing to the development of the performance of the same. The relationship of information management with business management helps the process of decision making.

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.

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.

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.

Differences in the Usage of Information Systems Applied by the German and Hungarian Micro-Enterprises

2013 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 991-996
Author(s):  
Peter Sasvari ◽  
Zsuzsa Majoros
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Essential Requirement ◽  
Effective Application ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Development Level ◽  
Business Functions ◽  
Role Of Information ◽  
Micro Enterprises

Nowadays the knowledge of information systems and their effective application during business operations is an essential requirement for the survival of enterprises. This factor belongs to the most significant economic challenges of the XXI. century. The role of information systems is very complex, having separate modules for performing numerous business functions. [4,15] The economic development level of a country can be seen as a reliable reference to the degree of its IT development in general or to the number of information systems applied by the enterprises operating there. Starting from this assumption, the present paper deals with the differences observed in the application of information systems among German and Hungarian enterprises.

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’ 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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