Description

Features

 For introductory management information systems courses.

MIS Cases gives students practice solving business problems using application software.

Consistent Case Structure

The fourth edition uses a standard format for each case, using a fictitious company and characters to present each case’s requirements.  Students are given this process so that they can be organized in drawing solutions for each case.  Format consists of:

• Skills Checklist — Provides both the instructor and students with a list of the primary skill required to complete the case.
• Case Background — This section offers a quick summary of the case, enabling the instructor to determine the appropriateness of the case to classroom material covered.
• Case Scenario — Sets the stage for the application and decision-making activities, providing insights into how the case’s main character will use the application and identifying several information requirements of the character.
• Information Specification — Outlines additional information requirements for the case.
• Implementation Concerns — Provides final comments about the design and development of the application, pointing out areas that may cause the student concern and helpful hints.
• Test Your Design — Requires students to make modifications to his/her application.
• Case Deliverable — Specifies what deliverables are to be submitted to the instructor.  Each case requires both a written and oral presentation.

Case Difficulty Ratings

The difficulty rating has been included for each case to help instructors see which cases are at the appropriate level for their students.  Denoted by stars, they range from easiest (one star) to most difficult (five stars).

Wide Range of Cases

Students can practice various skills with various case types to better prepare them for the post-academic, corporate world. Cases refine skills, including:

• 14 database development skills
• 14 spreadsheet skills
• 2 web development skills

Tutorials and Glossaries

Spreadsheet, database, and web development tutorials and glossaries are available to help students brush up on specific skills they will need to complete the cases. 

• Tutorials take students, step-by-step, through the creation of a spreadsheet, database, and Web page for Timeka’s Tanning Salon.
• The glossaries provide students with a brief explanation and screen shots for many of the skills identified in each case’s skills check feature.

New To This Edition

For introductory management information systems courses.

MIS Cases gives students practice solving business problems using application software.

**All of the cases have been edited and revised.
**New questions have been added to several of the cases.
**4 entirely new cases were created (Case 3, 11, 20, and 25).
**All spreadsheet and database screenshots and instructions have been updated to account for Office 2007.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Part I:  Spreadsheet

Case 1:    Milligan’s Backyard Storage Kits.................................................................. 1

Case 2:    Piedmont Trailer Manufacturing Company................................................... 7

Case 3:    Francisco’s Lawn Care................................................................................ 14

Case 4:    Maxi’s Grocery Mart...................................................................................... 19

Case 5:    Klein Technology Seminars......................................................................... 25

Case 6:    Terrell & Terrell Property Management, Inc................................................ 37

Case 7:    Mark’s Collectibles, Inc................................................................................. 43

Case 8:    Megan Davis Convention Center................................................................ 48

Case 9:    BJR Investments, Inc. ................................................................................... 53

Case 10:  Madison’s Department Store....................................................................... 60

Case 11:  Lake West University.................................................................................... 67

Case 12:  Baylee Byrd Playsets, Inc............................................................................. 72

Case 13:  Edmund Grant Pharmaceutical Company.................................................. 79

Case 14:  Molly Mackenzie Boat Marina...................................................................... 86

Part II:  Database

Case 15:  KoKo’s Canine Pet Club.............................................................................. 97

Case 16:  Susan’s Special Sauces............................................................................ 106

Case 17:  Granny Joan’s Cookies.............................................................................. 116

Case 18:  Friends In Need........................................................................................... 129

Case 19:  Second Time Around Movies.................................................................... 138

Case 20:  Elusive Moose RV Park............................................................................. 148

Case 21:  Tyrone’s Arcade Games............................................................................ 158

Case 22:  Keller Industries........................................................................................... 168

Case 23:  ABC Inc.’s Health Benefits......................................................................... 180

Case 24:  Wright Brothers’ Airport Shuttle Service................................................... 191

Case 25:  Natalie’s Tours............................................................................................ 201

Case 26:  Healthy Plant and Tree Nursery................................................................. 212

Case 27:  Franklin University:  Student Scholarship Management......................... 220

Case 28:  Letty’s Costume Rentals............................................................................ 234           

Part III:  Web Page Development

Case 29:  Mountain View Dental Clinic...................................................................... 244

Case 30:  Family Veterinary Pet Care Clinic............................................................. 248

Part IV:  Tutorials

Spreadsheet Tutorial.................................................................................................... 252

Database Tutorial......................................................................................................... 291

Web Page Tutorial........................................................................................................ 344

Part V:  Glossaries

Spreadsheet Glossary.................................................................................................. 380

Database Glossary....................................................................................................... 417

Web Page Glossary..................................................................................................... 461

Courses

Introduction to Information Systems  [SUPPLEMENTAL/VALUE PACK ITEMS]   (MIS)
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