Types Of Information Systems

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As mentioned above, there is a need to have the infrastructure necessary in order to facilitate the smooth operation of an ecommerce platform. However, the platform will require an information system in order to be complete. An information system is a system that is organized for the purposes of collection, organization and storage of information which is used in communication. The main components in an information system are people and computers systems that process and interpret information. An information system can also be said to be the software that helps in the organization and analysis of data.
In order for an information system to be functional it requires to have the following in order to be operational.
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They also support the decision making process and the development of customer and supplier relations. In addition, information systems are crucial to the efficiency in business operations which is an important aspect in creating a competitive advantage (Kakar, 2016:43).
• What are the types of Information Systems for the company to consider in order to implement a successful E-Commerce solution?
As Essig, Glas and Gutsmiedl (2015: 386) state, and considering that Fresh & Go Ltd does not have a tangible system, it is important for the directors to understand the various information systems available and their use in a business organization. There are different types of information systems that differ with the type of industry and their purposes. For example, a database management system commonly referred to as DBMS is used on the organization of date in a wide range of industries or sectors. Additionally, different levels of management in a business use different information systems. In the top level of executives, there is the executive information system (EIS), senior managers require a decision support systems (DSS), and the middle level managers use the management information systems (MIS. ) finally, there are workers on the ground who use the transaction processing systems (TPS) (Steiner, …show more content…

The transaction processing system will help it to compete in the same league with bigger retailers and chart its way for growth. Of great importance in any organization are the middle level managers because they are in touch with both the customers and management. This calls for the significance of a management information system. The MIS is important in processing information take up by the TPS as well as creation of reports which are important in enhancing managerial

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