Case 01-Management Information Systems in Organizations

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Learning Objectives

Define the Field of Management Information Systems (MIS) and its Role in Organizations

Management Information Systems (MIS) is the field that focuses on how people, technology, and organizations use information to improve decision-making, enhance efficiency, and gain competitive advantage.
MIS professionals design, implement, and manage systems that help businesses collect, process, store, and use data to solve problems and meet strategic goals.
In organizations, MIS plays a critical role in supporting operations, facilitating communication, and enabling innovation.
Whether it's tracking inventory, analyzing sales trends, or streamlining customer service, MIS bridges the gap between business needs and technology solutions, helping all departments-from marketing and finance to Human Resources-work smarter and more effectively.

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Case Overview

SmartBean Coffee

SmartBean Coffee is a rapidly growing coffee chain that started as a college-town favorite and now operates over 80 stores nationwide.
While their coffee quality is top-notch, they are facing operational challenges as they scale.
The founder, an entrepreneur with a marketing background, realizes that spreadsheets and email chains are no longer sufficient to handle inventory, scheduling, marketing analytics, or customer loyalty.

To move forward, she's hired a junior business analyst-you-to help her understand what Management Information Systems (MIS) is, and why it might be the foundation for making better decisions, improving communication, and streamlining operations.

Exercise01:Research

Research this question:

What is Management Information Systems (MIS), and how can it help a growing business like SmartBean Coffee make better decisions and improve operations?

Instructions

Research this question using your MIS assistant and reliable sources
Write a clear 1-2 paragraph answer to the question
Paste your response into the web form textbox provided below
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 What is Management Information Systems (MIS), and how can it help a growing business like SmartBean Coffee make better decisions and improve operations?

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Exercise 2-Reflection

Reflect on what you have learned.

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After researching MIS and writing your response, what new insights do you have about how technology supports decision-making in a growing business like SmartBean Coffee?

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Exercise-Assignment Submission

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