Management Information System
Networking and Communication
This management information system plan is aimed at ensuring that there are a smooth collection and dissemination of information in the business. It is based on the realization of the benefits that arise from the collection of real-time data. Information systems allow for the monitoring of the internal business processes and determining ways of improving the competitive advantage. As such, the outcomes of the management plan are evaluating the ease of accessing information by all the stakeholders. Variables that will be used include the clarity of the message and time used to pass the message. Fast and efficient sharing of information allows for improved decision making.
Information Systems Security
There are many threats, such as the theft of private information, loss of data, and access to confidential data by unauthorized individuals. As such, the Information Systems Security looks into the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of the data. There is thus to emphasis on ensuring that all-important information is available to the stakeholders without instances of data breaches.
Data and Databases
The nature of the organization and the need to foster improved communication among all stakeholders make Network databases the ideal method. Through Network databases, it is possible to interlink multiple member records, thus allowing for improved information sharing and decision making. The network database that will be used ideal, in this case, is the Integrated Data Store (IDS). The implementation of the management plan calls for the close working of all stakeholders. While the management will serve as the guide, there is an emphasis on close collaboration with junior employees. In this case, the information systems aim to collect real-time data from the market. Attention is thus placed on the activities of rival brands, customer’s responses, and the ongoing industrial trends.
Software
Some of the software programs that would be necessary for the management plan include cryptographic software, anti-tamper software, access control, antimalware and anti-spy malware. This Software is aimed at protecting the integrity of the information and increasing the control level of all activities. The employees are thus required to collect and analyses the information. The analyzed data is to be forwarded to the management for decision-making purposes. Unlike other approaches, there is an effort to have constant data collection and updates. During the implementation process, there is a need to control the operational costs as well as determining the right vendors. Under this stage, there is the valuation of the merits and demerits of each proposal. After settling for the right proposal, the next step is the making of a memorandum of understanding or a contract.
Hardware
There are different physical components that would be required in having a well-structured information management system. These basic components include a hard disc drive, sound cards, graphic cards, CPU, power supply units, and RAM. Components such as RAM and the power supply unit can further be designed to conform to the specific needs and tasks. The physical technology may further include internet connects via cables. Without the hardware, there is no room for incorporating the Software in the information management plan. Other than the collection and filtering of the data, there is an emphasis on the distribution of the data. However, this would also require the creation of Software that interconnects all the organizational structures. There is also the option of using Software as a Service where some activities such as the filtering and distributing of data can be allocated to a third party.
References
https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/189