Weekly questions to consider when creating your posts. These questions are a jumping off point to asking your own questions, pose new ideas, and provide explanations and examples backed by careful analysis. Apply class concepts, terms, and theories too. Refer to Assignment 12 for additional details.
- Explain the waterfall and agile SDLC, and the key differences between them.
- What is MIS all about?
- Explain the parts of a system that is involved with your everyday life.
- What are the 4 core processes of designing UX
- Important acronyms to know
- SDLC
- API
- ERP
- UX
- What is a system and what are the three components?
- What does System analysis try to achieve?
- Readings – System analysis
- What is the core of all systems?
- What do MIS professionals do?
Montajim Khan says
The key difference between waterfall and agile SDLC is that waterfall separates the software development “lifecycle phase” and “isolates events.” The developer has to complete each phase before going into the next step. This will help the flow. Agile is the opposite. It does not wait for stages. What it does is it works together to be more efficient and faster in forming software. I’ve learned that MIS is a tool we use to help us solve business problems. We use it to enable us to stay organized to reach our goals. In our everyday lives, we’re connected by the internet like phones, tablets, and computers to get information. MIS glues together accounting, finance, sales, HR, and production. One of the examples from the video about MIS was “Create a system to deliver products to customers.” The four core processes of designing UX are research, design, testing, and implementation.
SDLC-Software Development Lifecycle, API-Application Programming Interface, ERP- Enterprise Resource Planning, UX-User experience. The system is a component that is a solution to solving a problem. System analysis tries to achieve this by solving problems with the components. The core of all systems is called the CPU. MIS professionals create a design for data management for companies such as managers, staff, and customers to make their life easier.
Julia Grugan says
Hi Montajim, thanks for your response! I was wondering, have you ever used waterfall or agile before? I haven’t, so they both seem a bit intimidating, but to my mind it seems that waterfall might be easier because everything is separate and you can make sure everything is correct before moving on. I would worry that if I made a mistake in agile that it would be hard to correct. Do you have any predictions of what you might find easier or harder?
Montajim Khan says
Hi Julia, I have never used waterfall or agile, and I agree they both seem intimidating at first glance, but if I had plenty of time to work on something like a project, I would use waterfall. If not, agile might come in handy if I’m in a rush. With practice, I might get good at waterfall first before going into agile.
Cassidy Mantle says
Hi Montajim, I appreciate reading your response. I agree with your take on Agile vs. water breakdown. There is definitely a distinct difference between the two cycles. As we know Waterfall focuses more primarily on the separation of its software development through the isolation of events and its lifecycle phase. While Agile is a more organized systems since it is step based. Agile requires each step to be done in chronological order to follow the completion of its development. MIS professionals focus on creating solutions for professionals to better manage their data/store their data. Why do you think Agile SDLC might be more suitable for managing data?
Isel Sainte says
A system that is involved in my everyday life is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This system makes the process of hiring a candidate smooth. It is a system that I use to recruit candidates for positions I have open. I create a Requisition and post a job ad, which allows the applicant to apply to the position they are interested in. I review applicants’ credentials to make sure they meet the requirements and if they do interview them. When scheduling the interview, I can email the candidate right in the system. I do not need to open Outlook. Once interviewed and I determine the applicant is a good match. Then, I use that same system to initiate onboarding paperwork. Once it is complete and I can update either profile to hired.
Julia Grugan says
Hi Isel, that’s super interesting! Does your Applicant Tracking System allow candidates to interact with you as well? Can they email you without being in the system, or manage their interview times? Also, how easy was your ATS for you to learn? Do you see any potential improvements that could be made?
Montajim Khan says
Hi Isel, I learned something new today. I never realized a system for hiring candidates is called Applicant Tracking System (ATS). It sounds like a handy system to use. But how can you email the candidate in the system without Outlook?
Cassidy Mantle says
Hi Isel, I agree with your response. Applicant Tracking systems definitely helps to make the hiring process easier. I have used the Applicant Tracking system before when it came to managing my applications for potential desired internships. The applicant tracking systems helps organizations to manage their candidates and the intended jobs needs based on their resume and skill set. This helps match the best fit candidate for the job when found. It is interesting to see how data is a everyday aspect of life that I never really payed attention to prior to taking this class. Now I see that everything includes data and the importance of data when it comes to organizing and managing systems .
Shivam Joshi says
Hi Isel,
Your comment, in my opinion, is quite professional and clarifies every aspect of these terms that could be misleading. According to these justifications, I believe that ERP is best suited for usage by businesses, whereas UX is better suited for individual users, such as those who use PCs at home or other similar devices.
Jessica Giare says
Hi Isel, that is super cool to read! I am intrigued with the hiring process and what steps are taken and it’s super neat that your job involves that! I would have never thought that daily jobs would have IMS incorporated in them, but it’s interesting to know it’s more common than I had thought. Do you enjoy this role in your company? What part of the task is your favorite and what part is your least favorite?
Sami Barhoum says
Hi Isel, I like this explanation a lot. It applies to my family, my dad is a business owner and the hiring process for him is so long and tiring. We can absolutely take this system into account when we hire again
Lisbeth Guerra says
Hi Isel, while reading your post I thought the app sounded a lot like indeed but ATS has an boarding feature and thats amazing. And when you said you didn’t need to open outlook, did you mean that because the app has its own messaging system?
Kristina Brown says
Isel, it is cool to see how you utilize a system in your actual work. It demonstrates how having systems in place allows you to do your job efficiently. Does your system work smoothly and were there any learning curves while using it?
Julia Grugan says
Some important acronyms to know are:
– SDLC: SDLC stands for the system development life cycle. This is the process for planning, analysis, creating, testing, developing, and deploying an information system. These phases can be alternatively described as requirement gathering, designing, coding, testing, and maintenance. This methodology helps project managers ensure successful implementation of a new system.
– API: API stands for application programming interface. APIs allow software to interact with each other. The four types of APIs are public, private, partner, and composite, which determine the scope of use. APIs allow computers to share information to better run functions.
– ERP: ERP stands for enterprise resource planning. These softwares help businesses automate day-to-day activities and manage processes for better performance. Three types of ERPs are cloud, on-premise, and hybrid. There are many ERP modules for every profession from financial management to HR.
– UX: UX stands for user experience. This encompasses how people interact with software, its utility, and ease of use. UX is centered around making a product more accessible and enjoyable.
Montajim Khan says
Hi Julia, I just realized that the SDLC method helps project managers to stay on task and organized. This whole time I just thought it was only good for staying organized. But it also helps such as project managers with functions as well. I wonder what type of information is shared for API to make processes run better. ERP sounds like excellent software to run a business, but it also sounds expensive to run a major company. I wonder if other ways are more affordable to run a business than using ERP. I agree that the user experience should be more accessible and enjoyable. If it’s not accessible or enjoyable, people might not use it.
Jinzhou Situ says
I think your statement is very professional and explains all the confusing parts of these terms. From these explanations, I think that ERP is the most suitable for enterprises to operate, while UX is more suitable for individual users, such as PC used at home and so on.
Shivam Joshi says
Have you ever used waterfall or agile previously, I was wondering? They both sound a little daunting to me because I haven’t done either, but waterfall seems like it might be simpler because everything is distinct and you can double-check everything before continuing. In agile, I’d be concerned that if I made a mistake, it may be challenging to fix. Do you have any ideas as to what you could find more or less difficult?
Jinzhou Situ says
Waterfall principles is a classic sdlc, and Agile principles is a program that saves a lot of space than Waterfall principles. MIS is an analysis of management data. In our daily life, communication and network are an essential part. The four key phases of UX are user research, design, testing, and implementation. SDLC refers to Systems development life cycle, API refers to application programming interface, and ERP refers to Enterprise resource planning. UX refers to User experience design. The system refers to a comprehensive operation mechanism with three key components, Input, Process, and Output. System analysis is to calculate the answer to the problem through the operation of the program. The core of all systems is collectively referred to as the CPU. MIS professionals specialize in managing large volumes of information for businesses so they can benefit from it.
Justin Bonfiglio says
Hey Jinzhou,
I love that you called the waterfall principle a classic SDLC, because it really is. I would consider waterfall SLDCs to be more used for older products that can’t be changed once they are sold like a stuffed animal that is what it is once you buy it. On the other hand the agile SDLCs are more of modern technology based products like apps or extra content that a video game can add on after its initial release. Also you are 100% correct that agile SDLCs save a ton of space compared to waterfall SDLCs because I would consider waterfall to usually be a lot more physical and agile to be a lot more virtual.
Leonid Kovalchuk says
Hey Jinzhou, i liked your explanation about waterfall principles . From your these explanations, I think that aach phase in waterfall must be completed before the next phase can begin, and there is no overlapping in the phases.
Shivam Joshi says
The Waterfall model is a linear sequential approach to software development, where progress flows in a downward fashion through the phases of requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Each phase must be completed before the next one can begin, and changes to the requirements are not allowed after the design phase. MIS stands for Management Information Systems. It is a field of study that focuses on the use of technology to support and improve business operations and decision making. It involves the use of information technology to manage and analyze business data, and to develop and implement systems to automate business processes. The goal of an MIS program is to provide managers with the information and tools they need to make effective decisions and manage their organizations more efficiently.
The four core processes of designing user experience (UX) are typically considered to be research, design, evaluation, and implementation.
1. Research: This process involves gathering information about users, their needs, and the context in which the product will be used. This can include conducting interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
2. Design: This process involves creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes of the product. It’s the stage where the designer translate the research into design solution.
3. Evaluation: This process involves testing the design with users to see how well it meets their needs and identify areas for improvement.
4. Implementation: This process involves building the final product and making it available to users.
A system is a set of components that work together to achieve a common goal or set of goals. The three components of a system are inputs, processes, and outputs. Inputs are the resources or information that the system receives, processes are the actions or operations that the system performs on the inputs, and outputs are the results or products of the system’s processes. System analysis is the process of studying a system or its component parts in order to identify its objectives and how to achieve them, as well as any potential problems that may need to be addressed. The goal of system analysis is to improve the system’s overall efficiency, effectiveness, and performance by identifying and addressing issues and making recommendations for improvement. This is done by gathering and analyzing data, modeling the system, and evaluating the results. The core of a system is the central component or elements that define its functionality and purpose. It is the fundamental part of the system that enables it to perform its intended functions. MIS professionals, or management information systems professionals, are responsible for managing the computer systems and technology used by a company or organization. This can include tasks such as:
* Designing and implementing computer systems to support the operations and goals of the organization
* Managing and analyzing data to support decision-making and strategic planning
* Ensuring the security and integrity of the organization’s data and technology infrastructure
* Managing and maintaining the organization’s network and communication systems
* Providing training and support for the organization’s employees on the use of technology
* Staying up-to-date with advances in technology and making recommendations for technology upgrades
Overall, MIS professionals play a critical role in the smooth operation and success of an organization by effectively using technology to support its goals and objectives.
Rachel Holt says
Hi Shivam,
I found your post very insightful. I agree that MIS professionals play a critical role in running a smooth operation, Before taking this class, I never considered how important information is to an organization.
Nicholas DiGiuseppe says
Hi Shivam,
This was a very excellent post. You explained the four core processes extremely well and I agree with you about how important MIS professionals are in the process of untroubled operations.
Jessica Giare says
What is MIS?
MIS is an acronym for Management Information Systems. Personally, before starting this course I thought the only thing MIS was generally about was computers, and anything technology related. But it is more than just that. MIS is more about bout management and organizational development as well. MIS shows the management process within a business to use against other businesses. Technology is used to be able to help the business in question to build a better system for the company to use in the future to help positively impact the company. Whether it be for training, organization, and more. This helps a company stay efficient in their practices, and to be able to easily figure out when there is a concern or problem that needs to be addressed. MIS is no longer just some kind of science in my head, but a way to help a company stay organized and to build a better practice against their competition.
Isel Sainte says
I didn’t know much about this MIS course either when first registering. It definitely shocked me to know that it is more than computers and technology. I like how this course is teaching us how to look at a systems process and catch missing steps or ways to improve. I also appreciate the break down of how to run a report because my coworker handles that part and it takes time as I am noticing hands on with the labs. As you pointed out though it all makes the company more competitive.
Sami Barhoum says
Hi Jessica, I did not know as much about MIS or what it is and did, after reading your explanation it became more clear to me. MIS is pretty much managing processes for businesses to compare and analyze to other businesses. I
Ishaan Joshi says
Hi Jessica, I also did not completely understand what MIS was at first. Whenever someone asked, I would just say Management Information Systems and combination of I.T. and business. I now understand all the nuances of MIS and especially what makes it so important and valuable. Systems are a part of our everyday lives and without good systems in place, productivity on any number of issues would drop dramatically. The main word I agree with in your analysis is “efficient”. I think MIS is revolves around this central word, efficiency.
Robert DiBrino says
After exploring the two different forms of the Software Development Life Cycle, I noticed some key differences between both waterfall and agile. For starters the waterfall model treats each phase as itemized events. Much like a natural waterfall, as you progress further and further, you cant go back up the waterfall! So as phase one completes and you proceed to the next, there is no backtracking, this helps improve the overall flow of the process. As for the agile model, the developers that have adopted this method understand that in this field specifically things can go of course easily. So because of this, the agile method has individual phases running at the same time, rather than following a step by step procedure. I think MIS is a way to gather, record, and distribute information in an efficient manner. Having used CRMs/ Apps/ etc. It is easy to see that they all revolve around DATA, and that is where MIS steps in to help organize that data.
For my normal day, a few parts of that system would include morning hygiene (i.e shower, brushing teeth, deodorant), travel (getting gas/driving/ cleaning windshield), Preparation for work ( prepare the calls/ schedule) and then I would say health (eating/ exercise), and then sleep!
The four core processes of designing UX (user experience) include user research, design, testing, and implementation. During the readings we came across some important acronyms which includes SDLC ( Software Development Life Cycle) like we talked about earlier explaining the difference between waterfall and agile. As for API ( Application Programming Interface) we spoke about this in class, and it was explained to me that Google maps was an example of an API because companies like Uber obviously did not map the world but they were able to use googles API for this app! UX simple enough stands for (User Experience) which seems to be the main focus of systems is to provide quality content. Finally we review ERP (Enterprise resource planning), which refers to another type of software that helps with organization and planning. A system is group of things working together towards a common goal, and there are three main components that play a role In that. Often referred to as IPO (Input, Process, Output) these three things all contribute to a system.
System analysis basically looks to achieve optimal production for either a procedure or business. Some times perceived as being a “problem-solving technique” Where you itemize all the different components of a system and see if each piece works well with each other! System analysis is an extremely broad term, as we have learned a “system” can refer a few things, so analyses can differ depending on the procedure or business. Im not too sure what the core of all systems is. If I had to give you my best answer it would be Data.
I believe MIS professionals are able to implement the right strategies to help improve overall production and efficiency. These people are constantly reviewing data, constructing it in an easy-to-understand way for businesses. MIS professionals are the best at taking data and making it easier to manage!
Justin Bonfiglio says
MIS, also known as Management Information Systems, is defined as the study of people, technology, organizations, and the relationships among them. This definition tells us that MIS is all about gathering information in all forms for future use. Whether you want to believe it or not, these systems are surrounding us in our daily lives 24/7. Every time you use any form of technology you are being tracked in some way and being put into a giant data system that many organizations will use for their advantages. Whenever I open the ESPN app on the IOS API (Application Programming Interface) to read about what my Packers have done this week, I am telling Apple and ESPN that I am using their app and how long I was using it. Through using their ERP or Enterprise Resource Planning, they can then use this information to try and target me with more sports ads or information in the future without me having to go out of my way for it. MIS professionals made this system to analyze and automatically track me to gather all of the information and find a way to sell me on some type of product they or the company they work for or own have to offer me and my interests. With all of this given information it has to be stored on CPU chips, also known as Central Processing Units. These chips are the brain of the computer that stores all the information in one small microchip. These CPUs are three main components being the input, process, and output of data also known as an IPO. Every system in a CPU is broken down into four core phases for UX or User Experience, being researching, designing, testing, and then finally implementing a system that the users will like and that works the best. These same systems also will go through SDLC, also known as System Development Life Cycles, meaning that I will eventually the users will no longer be interested in what the system is offering us, causing the organization to go through the cycle again to try and bring me back. There is different forms of SDLC being waterfall and agile. Waterfall SDLC is linear and go from one phase down to the next until the product is out like a new stuffed animal. On the other hand agile SDLC is more of a cycle that brings the first product back into the mix rather than starting from something new like adding updates or extra content to a video game.
Kristina Brown says
Justin, this is very well written. It also helped me understand the connection between the questions. It made it more clear how the systems are interconnected and the basics of how they work. MIS and technology are all foreign to me so this was an insightful read.
Lisbeth Guerra says
Hey Justin,
Thank you for going in depth in your explanation. Its helped me get a clearer understanding as to how systems are all connected and happening right in front of us, at almost every second now because most of us constantly use social media and our phones.
Ivan Uliganets says
SDLC stands for Software Development Life Cycle is a structure accompanied by a development team within the organization. It consists of a detailed plan describing how to develop, maintain and replace specific software. is a life cycle through which software goes, till it is fully developed and deployed. Improving the quality of software and the overall development process. In Waterfall, nothing is visible to the user until the very end. One disadvantage of waterfall is if one step is completed, you cannot go back. Management Information System (MIS) is a computerized information-processing system designed to support the activities of company or organizational management. MIS benefits managers to run a more structured business. What are the 4 core processes of designing UX research, design, evaluation, and implementation.
SDLC – Software Development Life Cycle
API – Application Program Interface
ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning
UX – User Experience
Systems are designed to receive, process, manage and present information in a meaningful format. The three components are input, process, and output. What do MIS professionals do? Financials, Inventory, Manufacturing, Marketing, Real estate.
Leonid Kovalchuk says
Waterfall is a Linear Sequential Life Cycle Model, whereas Agile is a continuous iteration of development and testing in the software development process. In Agile vs Waterfall difference, the Agile methodology is known for its flexibility, whereas Waterfall is a structured software development methodology.
A management information system (MIS) is a set of systems and procedures that gather data from a range of sources, compile it and present it in a readable format.
The UX design process can be divided into four key phases: user research, design, testing, and implementation. While the UX design process does typically take place in that order, it is important to note that UX is an iterative process.
SDLC – Software Development Life Cycle
API – Application Program Interface
ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning
UX – User Experience
The core of all systems is collectively referred to as the CPU
MIS professionals create information systems for data management. In addition, they manage various information systems to meet the needs of managers, staff and customers
Assia Snineh says
Hey Leonid, great explanation about SDLC and the different programmings! You explained it very well.
Yi-Lun Ma says
Hey Leonid,
It is the great explantion abut the SDLC and you also give the easily explantion about the waterfall.
Kristina Brown says
The waterfall method divides software development into different phases, one phase must be completed before the next. The phases are designed to complete specific tasks during the SDLC phase. The agile method is to develop multiple parts at once. Key difference between the two is that the agile method does not require the top to bottom and it makes it a quicker method. The waterfall method is carefully planned and is passed to team members as it is completed while the agile method is worked on together continuously. MIS is all about utilizing technology in the best way to help a business strive. MIS is key in organizing information across multiple platforms and assisting in decision-making. A system that I use in my everyday life is called RetailOne which allows me to access policy information as well as information for every aspect of my work. Each thing I access is first created by its pertaining department, from there they add it into the system and then I get access to updated information. The four processes of designing UX are: User research- This is where you find the issue that needs to be solved, Design- This is where you create an outline of the design and create a prototype of it, Testing- This is where you can see how it functions and what needs to be adjusted/ what works, and Implementation- This is the final step where the image becomes reality. Important acronyms to know are SDLC- Software Development Life Cycle, API- Application Programming Interface, ERP- Enterprises Resource Planning, and UX- User Experience. A system is a collection of items that are organized for a common purpose. The three components involved in a system are input, process, and output. System analysis reviews the system in place and looks for things that can be better developed and make sure there are no errors or issues within the system. I think the core of all systems is the part that defines the system’s function. MIS professionals develop information systems that allow people or companies to store and analyze data.
Sheree Owens says
Hey Kristina, I think this was a great explanation about the waterfall method and agile method which is still very new to me. I also, think it was a great way to break down the four processes of designing UX. I can see how these procedures can be applied to a MIS professional.
Sahid Kapadia says
The waterfall model is basically like breaking up a project’s activities into mini projects. So, the success/moving forward of the project depends on if each step is completed. On the other hand, the Agile model is a more flexible process and the team can basically divide the work of the project and work on it at the same time. The critical difference between this SDLC model is that waterfall is much more time-consuming, whereas the agile model is not.
Based on our first lecture and the ppt, I think MIS is really about how businesses can, through the incorporation of technology can, make their businesses more efficient while at the same increasing profits. I’m not sure I understand the question correctly but I think the parts of a system that is involved in my daily life could be me accessing my temple id card and taping it on an NFC reader to go inside the parking place or to enter any temple building. Another example could be writing notes in my notebook. The four core processes of designing a UX are user research, design, testing, and implementation.
SDLC- Software Development Life Cycle, API- Application Programming Interface, ERP- Enterprise Resource Planning, and UX- User Experience
The system is basically the whole process of something. One example could be recording ourselves on zoom while taking a test and later on submitting it. All the steps that will be involved in this process will end up being classified as a system, The three components of systems are people, process, and technology.
System Analysis tries to understand what is the purpose of the task at the hand and identify what is the process to achieve that purpose and maybe standardize that process so that in the future, you can use that very same process to solve may be the same or a different problem.
I think the core of all systems is a process. If there is no process there won’t be any system.
MIS professionals use technology to help businesses or wherever they work to make better-informed decisions.
Sami Barhoum says
MIS professionals main job is to create information systems for data management, they search, store, and analyze data. They take care of a variety of information systems to meet the needs of their boss. They also analyze their clients data and take that into account as well. MIS professionals play a key role for businesses with information security, and exchange, Their main goal is to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their company
Lamine Karamoko says
MIS is definitely the future for business and economics as well! Most jobs in today’s society requires a bit of technical solutions and they normally work through software. These show just how much progress the world is making all together.
Lisbeth Guerra says
Agile and Waterfall are both software development life cycle(SDLC) methodologies. The key differences are that agile SDLC is designed to ease change and get rid of waste processes. Whereas waterfall is a classical SDLC. It’s a logical progression of linear and sequential phases within the project lifestyle process.
MIS stands for management information systems, it is the study of people, technology, organization, and the relationships between them. MIS professionals help company’s or firms reach maximum benefit. This can be seen as investment in employees, equipment, and the business process.
SDLC – Software Development Life Cycle, API – Application Program Interface, ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning, and UX – User Experience.
Rachel Holt says
SDLC is an acronym for Systems Development Life Cycle. The two main types we have discussed are waterfall SDLC and Agile SDLC. Waterfall SDLC breaks its development process into individual parts that can only occur in their respective order. Agile SDLC requires that individuals work on their part of the process simultaneously. MIS (Management Information Systems) is about training professionals to optimize their use of technology to improve the day-to-day operations of their business. The four core processes of designing UX are Research, Design. Testing and Implementation. A few important acronyms are SDLC-Systems Development Life Cycle, API- Application Programming Interface, ERP-Enterprise Resource Planning, and UX-User Experience. A system is a collection of technologies used for storing and processing data. This information is used to analyze and make decisions for their organizations. System Analysis tries to identify a problem the organization has and create a system that can be used to solve this problem. The core of all systems is information. Without information, there is nothing for the system to collect. MIS professionals use the information to create a system that makes day-to-day operations more efficient.
Assia Snineh says
Hey Rachel, great explanation about SDLC and the different programmings! You explained it very well.
Assia Snineh says
The main difference between Agile and Waterfall is that Waterfall divides software development into isolated phases that flow into each other, whereas Agile advocates iterative development cycles in which multiple lifecycle phases can run concurrently. Management Information Systems (MIS) is the study of people, technology, and organizations, as well as their interactions. MIS professionals assist businesses in maximizing the return on investment in personnel, equipment, and business processes. MIS is a people-oriented field with a focus on technology-enabled service. the 4 steps of UX/UI design process is first the research phase, second the design phase, third is the testing phase, lastly is the implementation phase. Systems analysis is the process by which an individual (s) studies a system in order to analyze, model, and select a logical alternative for an information system. Cores are used to transmit information throughout your computer and allow you to make changes to files. MIS professionals create information systems for data management.
Isel Sainte says
You did a great job explaining everything. Learning all these new things that could help a business is great. I actually look forward to learning more in this course because of how much it could help me in the future since one day I would like to have a business of my own.
Leonid Kovalchuk says
Hello Assia, great explanation about core system and how it works. You did a great job and now i understand a little bit more about it. Also i think that In general, all systems rely on some form of input, processing, and output.
Molly Lawrence says
SDLCs are software development life cycles. The two main types are waterfall and agile SDLCs. Waterfall SDLCs express a set of phases, building off of one another and creating a linear slope. Agile SDLCs are more collaborative approaches as all work in the development is done at the same time. MIS is the use of systems in helping business professionals understand the use of technology in an organization. Mis professionals help businesses create efficiency with the use of technology and systems. These systems can be created to solve problems, make decisions, or plan ahead based on past events. We use many systems daily that most do not even think about, including me. In class, we had gone over a couple of examples, including ordering pizza and ordering off from amazon. Both these include extensive systems that would not occur to you unless brought to someone’s attention. These systems have been created to efficiently bring the consumer what they need in a timely, orderly manner. The important acronyms are SDLC- software development life cycles, API- application programming interface, ERP- enterprise resource planning, and UX- user experience. The four core processes of designing UX(user experience) are research, design, test, and implement. A system analysis is used in the professional world to understand what business procedures needed to be completed throughout a system by identifying problems. Systems are a bundle of technologies, networks, etc. used as resources to achieve organizational goals. The three components of systems are inputs, processes, and outputs.
Ivan Uliganets says
Hey Molly, you have got great answers here, about SDLC and different application programming’s! You explained it very thoroughly. Thanks so much for the info! It’s beginning to make more sense now.
Sheree Owens says
What does System analysis try to achieve?
A system analysis is “the process of studying a procedure or business to identify its goals and purposes and create systems and procedures that will efficiently achieve them.” It is a problem-solving technique that breaks down each step of a process. A great resource to determine how well the parts are working in a process and how each step interacts to accomplish their goal. A great way of doing system analysis is a system architecture that breaks down a business process into different components. An example of a system analysis is swim lanes, which is a way to document a procedure and a visual representation of a business process. This helps MIS professionals solve and identify new or existing problems.
Levan Lobjanidze says
Yes, you are correct. System analysis is crucial for the business. Beyond the business, principles used in system analysis can be applied to everyday life problems. That is why I think it is important to learn about system analysis. We can benefit from it in almost every aspect of our life.
Yi-Lun Ma says
MIS is a tool for any one, for example getting an Uber or buying thing n the Amazon. I think for the MIS professionals is creating information systems for data management is the primary responsibility of MIS specialists, who also search for, store, and analyze data. In order to serve the needs of their boss, they look after a range of information systems. Additionally, they evaluate the data from their clients and take that into consideration. MIS specialists are essential to firms’ information security, interchange, and management. Their main objective is to make their business more successful and efficient.
Lamine Karamoko says
MIS Professionals create information systems for digital management. They are basically people with both business and technical minds.There are many jobs you can get with an MIS major as well.These jobs range from being a software developer, computer programmer, and network administrator, to even being a management analyst. Most MIS majors look to be a project manager or a software developer most of the time. Although I am not an MIS major myself, I still have an interest in software development and learning programming languages. This is why I have chosen to minor in MIS and proceed with a Marketing degree. Another thing is that MIS is definitely a growing field in business. When you look up the salary for an MIS graduate, the average starting salary for an MIS major is between $50,000 to $60,000. That being said, in my personal opinion, MIS Professionals are the future for business and for economics.
Levan Lobjanidze says
MIS, management information systems professionals, are an essential part of modern companies. Every business has to follow the trend and become digital or at least bring some aspects of it in their day-to-day operations. One of the most versatile and important position from management information systems professionals are product managers. They connect each branch of the company to manage product development process. Product managers must understand the market, audience, and demand for the software, hardware, or service product. Their expertise is not only in IT, they have to be familiar with departments like: finance, accounting, marketing, human resource, logistics, engineering, etc. Product manager has to communicate with everyone and orchestrate development of product to deliver a desirable outcome for the company.
Being a product manager might be demanding but also is rewarding: “according to Glassdoor, the average salary for a product manager is $111,723 per year, with a reported salary range of $72,000 to $172,000 per year”.
Aidan Morgan says
Hey Levan, I liked how you broke down the role and importance of MIS professionals in business. The ways that product managers conduct research on aspects such as the market, audience, and more is vital to the survival of many businesses. They also need so much knowledge on various topics from technology to logistics in order to bring their business the best possible pitch.
Paige Willis says
Hi Levan! I love how you tied in a product managers duties to not on business related concepts, but you thoroughly explained how it relates to MIS. Not only are they responsible for their knowledge in IT but they also need to be familiar with the varying departments within a company so that they can develop a desirable product.
Aidan Morgan says
SDLC, or Software Development Life Cycle, is a process where software is produced in a high quality with low costs in the quickest time possible. SDLC models include the waterfall model and the agile model. The waterfall model is the oldest model that finishes one phase before starting the next. Each phase in a waterfall model has its own plan and “waterfalls” into the next. However, the agile model separates the product into cycles and delivers the working product very quickly. A waterfall model relies on the previous phase in order to continue which can slow down the process, but an agile model has multiple phases working at once that are feeding into each other. Some of these acronyms to know include SDLC – Software Development Life Cycle, API – Application Program Interface, ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning, and UX – User Experience. Management Information Systems, or MIS, is using information technology in order to solve daily business problems. MIS is essential for businesses to maintain a presence in the world and to keep generating a net positive income. Before beginning this class, I didn’t really know what MIS was and that it even existed. I knew businesses had to come up with ways to stay relevant and to make money, but I was not always sure on the exact ways they did. As I come to the end of this course, I understand new processes and models that businesses incorporate to their every day planning and what they may use in order to solve a problem. MIS professionals help to assist businesses by creating information systems in order to manage data and solve the problems the business may have.
SDLC : https://stackify.com/what-is-sdlc/
Robert DiBrino says
Hi Aidan! You provided a very through explanation of the Software Development Life Cycle, and the other important acronyms. Having a base understanding of these terms provides you with a great foundation to understand this topic. MIS is a vital part of the day to day in business, and I completely agree that it is vital to staying relevant in the world today.
Amgad Elamin says
Hello class,
MIS is the field of study that utilize technology and information to support and improve the business operation and decision making. There are lots of systems I use everyday. For example, using my mobile to order a ride using application such as Uber. There are many elements of information systems being used. The user interface in the app is very easy to navigate through. The map most mobile applications use is Google maps which is made accessible via API. Later, making a payment is made using a payment gateway provided by a third party.
Important acronyms to know;
SDLC- (System Development Life Cycle) this process consists of planning, analyzing, creating, testing and developing an information system.
API-(Application Programing Interface) API allows the interaction of software together.
ERP-(Enterprise Resource Planning) it is a software that help organizations manage their day-to-day activities.
UX-(User Experience) it is the process of making a product easily accessible to customers. There are four key steps to make a product accessible: user research, design, testing and implementation.
The three components of all systems are the following: Input, process and output.
Management Information System professionals manage large information volume and make it useful where the organization could benefit from.
Nicholas DiGiuseppe says
Hello everyone,
First, I’d like to go over the important to know acronyms: API, ERP, SDLC, & UX.
API’s (Application Programming Interface) – allow information to be shared from computers in order for functions to run more efficiently.
ERP’s (Enterprise Resource Planning) – allow businesses to have more efficient performances thanks to their incredible assistance in automated daily activities and process management.
SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) – involves all the necessary processes to guide managers to ensuring success for a new system. Some of the processes include analyzing, planning, and testing.
UX (User Experience) – is the most basic of them all. This is essentially all about the interaction that people have with the software. The ultimate goal is to make the product as enjoyable as possible for the users.
Next, I’d like to discuss the key differences between waterfall and agile SDLC. The easiest way to remember the difference between the two, is that when a developer uses waterfall, they have to make sure each phase is completed before proceeding to the next step. Agile is simply just the opposite of waterfall in that it does not have to wait for the steps. Agile works in a way that is very efficient with forming software. Does anyone have a personal preference to which of the two you prefer using? For me personally, I like using the waterfall model because I enjoy using a linear approach and I generally prefer going step by step.
Paige Willis says
Hi everyone! When learning about MIS the following acronyms and definitions are crucial to know and understand.
To start, SDLC stands fro systems development life cycle. This is a model which breaks down the stages of an information system project, and includes the framework for each stage of the process. Within SDLC there are 7 stages which include planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
Next up we have API’s which stand for Application Programming Interface. This bad boy allows two different software components to communicate with one another. Think of an API as a messenger sending out your request and the provider receives the request and sends back a response.
Furthermore, we have the equally as important ERP which stands for enterprise resource planning. ERP’s are incredibly important because they manage your daily/ regular business activities such as accounting, project management , risk management, and so forth. It ensure optimal performance for business activities.
Finally, there is UX which stands for user experience. This deals with user interaction with their entire journey of a “product”. Its the optimization between a user and the”product”.
Anthony Marquis says
Overall I think that your statements are professional and explains all the terms in better terms as a whole. I also think that ERP is essential to help manage various business activities and improves business performances also.
Anthony Marquis says
The main difference between the Waterfall model and an Agile one is their focus. A Waterfall SDLC focuses mainly on delivering one complete product. While with Agile, you focus on more achievable iterations, which helps guide your team’s immediate actions. Its a system that revolves around a development life cycle. MIS stands for Management Information Systems and is a system in which people use the information in systems, collecting data with information system records, and performing procedures in which helps record and store important data. Parts of certain systems are used in our everyday lives that are associated with our cell phones, computers and other gadgets that we use on an everyday basis. The UX design process takes four key phases for the process to work that includes user research, design, testing, and implementation. A system is basically a group of elements that interact with each other and reacts to a set of rules that is being computed. The three components of a system include the hardware, software and the data as well. A system analysis attempts to use and identify concerns and suggests improvements to the systems businesses and organizations also. The core of all systems is called a CPU. MIS professionals are here to create a design for data management for companies such as managers, staff, and customers in order to make their lives easier.
Ishaan Joshi says
SDLC is a software development lifecycle. Waterfall is sequential and step-by-step, whereas agile is iterative and involves how technology is developed. Management Information systems (MIS) is about using information technology to solve business problems. For example, buying something from Amazon or shopping at a grocery store are parts of everyday lives that include systems. The systems in these examples include picking and purchasing the item and everything that happens before and after. The four core UX design components are design, testing, user research, and implementation. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Application Program Interface (API), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and User Experience (UX). A system consists of the components in the process that achieve a goal. The core of a system is Central Processing Unit (CPU). MIS professionals create and are responsible for managing systems to ease the processes of businesses and customers alike. Through these systems, they can create a smoother business to customer relationship.
Preston Cain says
In software development, two popular approaches are the Waterfall model and the Agile model. The Waterfall model is a traditional approach to software development that uses an order of operations that act as a step-by-step guide. This process includes collecting information, designing, implantation, testing, and deployment. This series of steps are completed in order and the next step cannot be started until the previous step is completed.
The Agile model takes a more flexible approach. This model focuses on working software and developing changes while the software is in a running state. This style of a model makes for the program to use the steps within the Waterfall method but allocates for the software to continuously work.
The key differences between the models are based upon their flexibility to work. the Waterfall model is a rigid set of steps that must be done in the order. Where on the other hand, the Agile model allows for the software to be worked on at different steps simultaneously.