BUS 237 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Master Production Schedule, Process Design, General Ledger

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Business Administration
• Course: BUS 237
• Professor: Maryam Ficociello

Document Summary

Zipcar is an example of a company that uses information systems that enable the introduction of a new or enhanced service. For grand &toy, the information systems supporting their activities help the company lock in their customers and create entry barriers for other office supply companies. The three categories of is that have evolved over time : The goal of such systems was to relieve workers of tedious, repetitive calculations. These systems were labour saving devices that produced little information. The very information system was calculation systems---this system computed patrol, printed paycheques; they applied debits and credits to the general ledger and balanced the company"s accounting records. The goal of such systems was to facilitate the work of a single department or function. Over time, in each functional area, companies added features and functions to encompass more activities and to provide more value and assistance.