Intangible costs are costs it is impossible to predict and quantify. They can include : Loss of staff morale Delays caused in other projects of the business. General dislocation caused by system change. Upsetting customers from system change. Incompatibility with other systems. Need for staff retraining. Unexpected costs of software amendments, tailoring and maintenance. Lack of experience in using new system (IT dept, Users) Cost of failure due to innapprpriate system or faulty implementation.
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Some intangible costs associated with information systems include decreased employee morale due to system downtime or inefficiencies, reduced customer satisfaction resulting from errors or delays in service delivery, and damage to a company's reputation due to security breaches or system failures. Additionally, intangible costs may include missed business opportunities or lost competitive advantage due to ineffective use of technology.
Some disadvantages of using information systems in an organization can include initial implementation costs, the need for employee training, potential security risks such as data breaches, and the reliance on technology which can lead to system downtime or technical issues.
Some types of information systems that can be used in community services organizations include case management systems to track client interactions and progress, electronic health record systems to manage client health information, and communication platforms to facilitate collaboration among staff and volunteers. Additionally, fundraising and donor management systems can help track donations and engage with donors effectively.
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The 'classic' view of Information systems found in the textbooks of the 1980s was of a pyramid of systems that reflected the hierarchy of the organization, usually Transaction processing systems at the bottom of the pyramid, followed by Management information systems, Decision support systems and ending with Executive information systems at the top.However, as new information technologies have been developed, new categories of information systems have emerged, some of which no longer fit easily into the original pyramid model. Some examples of such systems are:Data warehousesEnterprise resource planningEnterprise systemsExpert systemsGlobal information systemOffice AutomationHope this helps!Inclus - We provide indivdual and coporate trainingsEducate, Learn & Servewww.Inclus.net
Some disadvantages of Management Information Systems (MIS) include high initial setup costs, potential for data security breaches, and the need for ongoing maintenance and upgrades, which can be resource-intensive. Additionally, MIS may lead to information overload if not managed effectively, impacting decision-making processes.