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Showing 1 to 20 of 118 for “"Information Systems (IS)"”.
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Management of an information systems (IS) department.
This thesis discusses the principles relating to the management of an Information Systems (IS) department. To be effective an IS service must support the ultimate goals of the organization directly. In this regard, user acceptance of the services offered is essential. In addition, economic …
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Effective information systems planning
Information Systems (IS) managers need to optimize and balance multiple objectives, manage resources, prioritize projects, enforce alignment with business goals, etc. while making IT investment decisions. These decisions are not made in isolation but must be part of a coherent plan in order to …
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An analysis of acquisition strategy planning for major Navy information systems
Information systems are an integral part of the United States Navy. The effectiveness of the Navy's administrative logistic information systems is dependent on the Navy's ability to acquire. develop and maintain them. This thesis will review current acquisition strategy guidelines. policies and the …
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Effectiveness measures for geographical information systems (GIS)
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) often do not meet the expectations of users and management, raising questions and doubts as to their overall success and effectiveness. To date the majority of GIS research has focused on technical issues, and management research has approached GIS …
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Seeking legitimation from stakeholders in the implementation of e-procurement- the case of the government of Mauritius
… of organizational activities by stakeholders is necessary for an organization's survival. If stakeholders consider organizational activities and the ensuing changes as desirable, appropriate, and acceptable, they will endorse their support and acceptance accordingly, and hence grant their …
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A socio-cognitive theory of information systems and initial applications
… in the academic literature about designing information systems (IS) to satisfy organizational, rather than purely technical, objectives. The design of systems to address the requirements of end-users has also received considerable attention. Little has been said, however, about the …
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Interoperabilität heterogener Informationsquellen im Gesundheitswesen auf Grundlage von Standards für die medizinische Kommunikation und Dokumentation
Communication among different information systems is a common requirement. However, most often, there are problems with interoperability, caused by various forms of heterogeneity. Main focus of this work is the support of interoperability between various service providers in health care. The main …
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On exposing strategic and structural mismatches between business and information systems: misalignment symptom detection based on enterprise architecture model analysis = Stratégiai és strukturális összehangolási zavarok feltárása az üzleti és informatikai területek között: összehangolási zavarok tüneteinek azonosítása vállalati architektúra modellek elemzésével
One of the most important issues on information systems (IS) research is the need to align business with information systems and information technology (IT). Since information systems facilitate the success of business strategies, the importance of business-IT (or strategic) alignment is …
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A Forward-Looking Conceptualization of Information Privacy
<p>Privacy is a fluid and ever-evolving concept, studied across multiple fields and with numerous definitions. Privacy research in information systems (IS) is extensive yet has not traveled far beyond the IS realm and fully engaged in the broader conversations being had with regards to privacy. …
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Infusion of information systems in the stockbroking sector
… sector has been at the forefront of integrating information systems (IS) in its daily operations. Trade and clearance account for a large percentage of processes undertaken in a brokerage house. Upon integration of IS, the trade and clearance processes of the sector were centralised and the …
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Espoused theory versus theory in use : the case of strategic information systems planning
Strategic information systems planning (SISP) has been a key issue for Information Systems (IS) managers over several decades. As a consequence, much research has been devoted to studing it. Noted concerns have been the gap between opinion and practice, and the absence of a sound theory to underpin …
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An investigation into enterprise business solutions' contribution towards decision-making for the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund
Information Systems (IS) have transformed how business organisations operate. The growth of such Information Systems has been witn ssed in many environments. As a result, most organisations invest a lot of their capital into Information Systems (IS) with the hope to improve decision-making that …
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Proposing a Delphi-derived, inter-enterprise service-oriented architecture maturity model
Companies have long sought to integrate existing Information Systems (IS) in order to support existing and potentially new business processes spread throughout their “territories” and possibly to collaborating organizations. A variety of designs can be used to this end, ranging from rigid …
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Total Quality Management Approach To The Information Systems Development Processes: An Empirical Study
The purpose of this dissertation is to study the application of Total Quality Management (TQM) in the Information Systems (IS) development processes. The study describes and evaluates TQM concepts and techniques in the IS development processes and interprets sub-organizational elements in the …
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Over the hurdle: A quantitative study examining the obstacles of achieving professional certification and the perceived effective practices for overcoming them
<p>The purpose of this study was to identify the issues that Information Systems (IS) professionals face when pursuing professional certification as well as the perceived effective practices to overcome these issues. I have observed many students seeking professional certification while only a …
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The Alignment of Information Management and Technology to future Service and Business Strategies of the NHS in Wales
Strategic alignment of information technology (IT) exists where the organisation's goals and activities are in harmony with the information systems (IS) that support them then whilst equally failure to leverage IT may seriously hamper a firm's performance and viability. Effective strategic …
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Towards a regional ontology for information systems project management
The extant research literature on Information Systems (IS) project management illustrates that there is considerable confusion about the true nature of IS project management. The bewilderment is expressed in a number of ways. Practitioners are reporting that there is considerable mismatch between …
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The value of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in Companies: Case study of Lesotho
While modern organisations are pressurised to invest in the latest Information Technology (IT) to keep abreast with the competitive global market, today's operational processes and supply chains also require systems that are capable of handling complex business functions. As a result, companies are …
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The challenges of evaluating business benefits of Information Systems Investments
The complexity of evaluating business benefits of Information Systems (IS) Investments stems from the aggregation of business benefits at organisational level, making the correlation of business benefits and IS Investments challenging to ascertain. In an attempt to resolve these correlation …
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Considerations for implementing a microcomputer database for Virginia control survey data
… level. The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) publishes only the results of those surveys that their agency performs, as well as other surveys that meet certain criteria.Currently, geodetic control data are generally available only au: the federal level. The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) publishes …
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