Info_Systems

Information Systems and Software Applications Curt Hoepfner BIS/219 November 02, 2010 Gordon Jensen Information Systems and Software Applications The information systems and software applications are available for multiple organizational departments to increase productivity and help the departments within the business to function at a higher standard. It is vital that the information systems and software applications be used by the departments and employees within a company. A few of the organizational departments that benefit from information systems and software applications are Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, and Marketing departments. Human resources departments use information systems and software applications to help aide in the hiring of new employees within a company. The systems and software can be used by but are not limited to the individual departments within human resources. Some examples of a human resources department using these applications are to help in the recruiting process and another is to analyze and screen job applicants. The human resources department’s ability to use these two functions successfully through software applications makes the jobs of the managers and employees less time-consuming and more effective for the company. The applications simplify the hiring process and allow the company to analyze all of the data that has been compiled and hire the most qualified employees for the job. Finance and Accounting departments also use information systems and software applications to monitor world financial markets and summarize data and prepare reports for different departments within the company. The reports are used forecast revenues and company activities. The reports also aide in ensuring the company is financial sound and all documentation, billing, and payrolls are accurate. These information systems and software applications in the finance and accounting departments help integrate with all other functioning areas within the company. Marketing departments use information systems and software applications to boost the company’s product value and create demand for company products and services. Some examples of marketing applications are the product, site, promotion, and price analysis. Marketing applications are also used in customer databases and sales automation. The applications and systems ensure the products are in the customer’s eyes and the customers are receiving the best value for the money. The use of information systems and software applications is vital in an organizations success. All functioning and non-functioning departments within the organization use the systems and applications from the lowest employee to the highest employee. The organization would have an extremely difficult time functioning in today’s aggressive environment without the use information systems and software applications.