JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objectives:

• To introduce Information Systems Models
• Topics include Types of Information Systems, ERP Modules etc.,

Course Outcomes:

• To understand different Types of Information Systems
• To gain good knowledge of ERP Modules and ERP Implementation and Maintenance.

UNIT - I

Introduction to IS Models: Nolan Stage Hypothesis, IS Strategic Grid, Wards Model, Earl’s Multiple Methodology, Critical Success Factors, Soft Systems Methodology, Socio-Technical Systems Approach (Mumford), System Develop Life Cycle, Prototype and End User Computing, Application Packages, Outsourcing, Deciding Combination of Methods.

UNIT - II

Types of Information Systems: Transactions Processing System, Knowledge Work Systems, Office Automation System, Management Information System, Decision Support System, Expert System, Strategic Information System. IS Security, Control and Audit - System Vulnerability and Abuse, business value of security and control, Need for Security, Methods of minimizing risks, IS Audit, ensuring system quality.

UNIT - III

Induction to ERP: Overview of ERP, MRP, MRPII and Evolution of ERP, Integrated Management Systems, Reasons for the growth of ERP, Business Modeling, Integrated Data Model, Foundations of IS in Business, Obstacles of applying IT. Advantages and limitations of ERP.

UNIT - IV

ERP Modules: Finance, Accounting Systems, Manufacturing and Production Systems, Sales and Distribution Systems, , Human Resource Systems, Plant Maintenance System, Materials Management System, Quality Management System, ERP System Options and Selection, ERP proposal Evaluation.

UNIT - V

ERP Implementation and Maintenance: Implementation Strategy Options, Features of Successful ERP Implementation, Strategies to Attain Success, User Training, Maintaining ERP & IS. Case Studies.

TEXT BOOK:

• 1. Information systems for modern management, 3rd Edition by R.G Murdick, J.E Ross and J. R clagget, PHI-1994.

REFERENCES:

• 1. C Laudon and Jane P.Laudon, et al: Management Information Systems, Pearson Education, 2009.
• 2. Alexis Leon, ERP (Demystified), 5/E, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2009.
• 3. David L Olson, Managerial Issues of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, McGraw Hill, International Edition-2009.
• 4. Vaman, ERP in Practice, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2009
• 5. Gordon B. Davis & Margrethe H. Olson: Management Information Systems, Tata McGraw-Hill , 2009.
• 6. W S Jawadekar: Management Information Systems, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2009
• 7. James A. Obrein: Management Information Systems, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2008
• 8. Gerald V.Post, David L Anderson: Management Information Systems, Irvin McGraw Hill, 2009.