Information Systems

1. No, the computer store salesman is not correct in advising Jeannine to use a spreadsheet, database, and word processing software to develop an investment tracking system. His first mistake was to think that a software package would solve Jeannine’s problem. When developing a system, there are certain sets of activities and methods that are to be followed when developing an information system. If Jeannine were to approach this task on her own she’d …

…to include any of them. Next time maybe she’ll learn that an information systems is no only there to support and improve day-to day operations, but it’s also an arrangement of people and one must involve them in it’s development. The advice I’d give the Jeanine is do your research before you decide to reproach the manager with a plan to salvage that system. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** John Molluxxo C++ Business Programming