Computing Research Project

L04 Be able to use it tools to produce management information 4.1 Tools 4.1.1 Database -A database is a collection of information organized to provide efficient retrieval Examples: Phone book Address book Census Bureau data 4.1.2 Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer system. 4.1.3 Spreadsheets - Spreadsheets is a file made of rows and columns that help sort data, arrange data easily, and calculate numerical data. 4.1.4 Internet - Internet is connecting a computer to any other computer anywhere in the world via dedicated routers and servers. Examples: Text Graphics Voice Video Computer programs

Apple is a prominent hardware and software company best known for its series of personal computers, the iPod and its innovative marketing strategies for its products. References What is Apple? - Definition from WhatIs.com WhatIs.com. (2017).  What is Apple? - Definition from WhatIs.com . [online] Available at: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/Apple [Accessed 2 Aug. 2017].

3.4 Types of information system 3.4.1 Management information systems - Computerized database of financial information organized and programmed in such a way that it produces regular reports on operations for every level of management in a company. 3.4.2 Others 3.4.2.1 Marketing information systems(sales performance,competitors etc) - System that analyzes and access marketing information, gathered from sources inside and out an organization. 3.4.2.2 Financial information system (financial costs, investment returns etc) - Type of business software used to input accumulate, and analyze financial and accounting data 3.4.2.3 Human resources information system (HR) (staffing, professional development etc) - basically an intersection of human resources and information technology through HR software. 3.5 Management Information system (MIS) 3.5.1 Features; Database Management - Ability to store data and make that data easy to retrieve by the system's users. Reporting -