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Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to propose a business system and website for Great Day Fitness tracking. This paper will discuss some of the top information systems that are used today and how they can help achieve the business’s needs. This paper will also discuss the relationship between business processes and information systems. A flow chart for online registration will be included to lay out how customers would sign up. The paper will also discuss security concerns with the new system and how to ethically handle customer customers information.

Information Systems and the relation to Great Day Fitness Tracking

Information systems can be defined are a combination of hardware, software, and telecommunications networks that are used to collect, create and distribute data in an organizational setting. (Bourgeois, 2020).

There are many types of information systems. A transaction processing system helps a business keep track of its day to day operations like paychecks and purchase orders. Management information systems are used to keep track of performance data like sales and inventory levels. A decision support system can help a business with problem solving, usually by way of report, such a quarterly sales report. An executive support system allows business owners and management to identify long term trends to assist with strategic planning and non-routine decision making. This allows decision makers to watch market trends and buyer preferences. In the case of Great Day Fitness Tracking, these systems would allow the company to track the collected data for the required sales model and help keep track of inventory. (Nordmeyer, 2019)

Relationship between Business Processes and Information Systems

In todays fast paced world information is available wherever you are due to the emergence of mobile technology such as cell phones, laptops and tablets. Information systems take the data and transform the data into information that entire organization can use, on any device that is connected to the internet. Technology is no longer an investment that helps a company stand out but should be considered an asset to help reduce costs and help make informed decisions.

Online User Registration

This section will display a flowchart that will outline how users will register on the new website.

Securing Information Systems

One of the biggest challenges with technology is security. Some types of security concerns include identity theft, copyright infringement, hacking and computer viruses. These are just a few of the concerns with information systems. All of these concerns can addressed by implementing security measures such as anti-virus software, password complexity requirements and having security questions on logging in.

Ethical Handling of Customer information

The next challenge with handling customer data is to ensure that the company is handling the data in an ethical manner. Some of the questions a company should ask are below

1. Does the availability of information justify its use?

This means making sure the company is using the data for the purpose it was collected for, and making sure customers understand how the company intends to use their data.

2. How much money should be spent to ensure privacy?

When answering the question, the company should consider the legal ramifications as well as the company’s reputation, securing data should be top priority for any company.

These are just two examples that the company should consider when handling data. The company should have a security policy in place and ensure the follow all applicable regulations.

Conclusion

Launching the new website and implementing a new information system can be beneficial for the company, however there are security measures that must be considered and in place before the system goes live. The company must also insure it is handling the customers data in safe and ethical manner to avoid legal issues.

References Bourgeois. (2020). Pressbooks. Retrieved from bus206.pressbooks.com: https://bus206.pressbooks.com/chapter/chapter-1/ Nordmeyer, B. (2019, March 05). Chron. Retrieved from Smallbusiness.chron.com: 2019