Shared Practice—Role of Business Information Systems

Discussion 2: Shared Practice—Role of Business Information Systems

Note: This Discussion has slightly different due dates than what is typical for this program. Be mindful of this as you post and respond in the Discussion. Your post is due on Day 7 and your Response is due on Day 3 of Week 2.

As a manager, it is critical for you to understand the types of business information systems available to support business operations, management, and strategy. As of 2013, these include, but are certainly not limited to the following:

• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Accounting Information System
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Decision Support Systems (DSS)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Human Resource Management

These types of systems support critical business functions and operations that every organization must manage. The effective manager understands the purpose of these types of systems and how they can be best used to manage the organization's data and information.

In this Discussion, you will share your knowledge and findings related to business information systems and the role they play in your organization. You will also consider your colleagues' experiences to explore additional ways business information systems might be applied in your colleagues' organizations, or an organization with which you are familiar.