Management of Information Systems

Management of Information Systems. Nozama Information SheetÿObjectiveTo assess ability to examine the role of information systems within organizations, management, and network infrastructureInstructionsTo complete this, fulfill the following instructions for each part:Part 1 – Information Systems DiagramÿRead theÿNozama Information SheetCreate a diagram that shows the various roles of Information Systems in organizations, such as NozamaState the roles within the systemPlace each system in the correct position in the diagramPresent the diagram in way that is appropriate to the workplacePart 2 – Rationale of Information SystemsWrite a 1-2 page documents that explains the ways in which an Information System can support Nozama’s business functionsIdentify the business purpose and function of the Information System in the organizationPresent the document in a way that is appropriate to the workplaceSources, if used, are cited appropriatelyIntroductionYou are in the process of creating Nozema, an e-commerce book retailer. Your experience from computer networking courses in college gives you the confidence to tackle this project yourself, and along the way you will tackle issues related to MIS framed through the fictional retailer.About NozamaNozama will focus on selling new and used books. Beyond strictly selling physical copies, a major part of your business will be allowing customers to get ?online? in your store and download books. This process will be addressed in classes that you plan to offer on downloading books and setting them up on any device. To do so, you will need to design and build a network and computing solution for your business. After having done some initial planning, you have decided on starting with 100 initial items and growing items as business increases. Company NeedsYou have identified the following requirements for your network: 1.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ One office computer and one server used for sales services and classes on your website.2.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ A backup server to capture data in case of a disaster3.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Two dedicated networks: for computers and for the servers4.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Centralized management and control of the computers so that you can maintain the network from off-site5.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Adequate security for all company communication and documents6.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Protection for all services7.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Segmented general network access8.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Top drawer speed9.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Available capacity to use as the company growsAdditionally, the following needs ought to be addressed as you develop your MIS strategy:1.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Drafting a company history2.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Developing a company mission statement3.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Expanding to selling additional items4.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Providing clients the ability to view all books online5.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Providing customers with a general information website6.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Creating a second, secure, Website through which clients can buy services and products7.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Providing for limited downtime (24 hour downtime maximum)8.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Long-term costs9.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Hiring and training additional employees, all of whom will work from home.

Management of Information Systems