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The course in Wireless Networks contains the following:

• Lessons in video format with explaination of theoratical content.
• Complementary activities that will make research more about the topic , as well as put into practice what you studied in the lesson. These activities are not part of their final evaluation.
• Texts supporting explained in the video.

The Administrative Staff may be part of a degree program paying up to three college credits. The lessons of the course can be taken on line Through distance learning. The content and access are open to the public according to the "Open Access" and " Open Access " Atlantic International University initiative. Participants who wish to receive credit and / or term certificate , must register as students.

Lesson 1: SYSTEM DECISION-MAKING

Decision-making can be regarded as the cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief or a course of action among several alternative possibilities. Every decision-making process produces a final choice that may or may not prompt action. Decision-making is the study of identifying and choosing alternatives based on the values and preferences of the decision maker. Decision-making is one of the central activities of management and is a huge part of any process of implementation.

Lesson 2: SYSTEM DECISION-MAKING II

Decision-making can be regarded as the cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief or a course of action among several alternative possibilities. Every decision-making process produces a final choice that may or may not prompt action. Decision-making is the study of identifying and choosing alternatives based on the values and preferences of the decision maker. Decision-making is one of the central activities of management and is a huge part of any process of implementation.

Lesson 3: Decision support system

A Decision Support System (DSS) is a computer-based information system that supports business or organizational decision-making activities. DSSs serve the management, operations, and planning levels of an organization (usually mid and higher management) and help to make decisions, which may be rapidly changing and not easily specified in advance (Unstructured and Semi-Structured decision problems). Decision support systems can be either fully computerized, human or a combination of both.

Lesson 4: THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN DECISION-MAKING

Management information systems can help you make valid decisions by providing accurate and up-to-date information and performing analytic functions. You have to make sure the management information system you choose can work with the information formats available in your company and has the features you need. Suitable management information systems can structure the basic data available from your company operations and records into reports to present you with guidance for your decisions. When you base your decisions on data available from management information systems, they reflect information that comes from the operations of your company. Management information systems take data generated by the working level and organize it into useful formats.

Lesson 5: Management information systems and business decision making: review, analysis, and recommendations

The role of Management Information Systems is described and analyzed in light of its capability for decision making. Decision making process and its impact on top level management in a business organization is explained with an emphasis on automated decision making. Limitations and challenges of MIS are discussed and a set of six recommendations proposed for increasing the effectiveness of MIS in the decision making process.

Lesson 6: Management Information System for Effective and Efficient Decision Making: A Case Study

Decision making is an integral part of the functioning of any organization. To facilitate Decision making in this ever-competitive world it is imperative that managers have the right information at the right time to bridge the gap between need and expectation. To facilitate better flow of information adequate Management Information Systems (MIS) is the need of the hour. Thus it is
important to have an understanding of the MIS followed in an organization by all levels of management in order to take effective decisions.

Lesson 7: Management Information System for Effective and Efficient Decision Making: A Case Study II

Decision making is an integral part of the functioning of any organization. To facilitate Decision making in this ever-competitive world it is imperative that managers have the right information at the right time to bridge the gap between need and expectation. To facilitate better flow of information adequate Management Information Systems (MIS) is the need of the hour. Thus it is
important to have an understanding of the MIS followed in an organization by all levels of management in order to take effective decisions..

Lesson 8: What Is a MIS?

A management information system, or MIS, is a computer-based system that provides managers with the tools to run their department effectively. Relative to other types of specialized information systems, an MIS is used by mid-level management to support ongoing operations. The emphasis is on making routine decisions. MIS relies mostly on internal sources of information.
Management information systems are software programs that are used to generate reports on your business performance. Firms of all sizes can benefit – even small businesses. With an MIS program, you can produce performance summaries with any frequency, using them to supervise activities, make progress checks and spot any deviations from normal business procedures.

Lesson 9: PURPOSES OF AN MIS

A Management Information System or MIS is a systematic, uniform method for collecting and reporting information about a particular program, event, or activity. MIS structures vary greatly in terms of the way information flows into the system, the types of reports generated, and the level of detail. The amount of reliance on computers is a variable that affects the way an MIS is structured. Some require highly trained staff for data entry, quality control, and other MIS functions; other systems are less sophisticated. Ultimately, an organization’s MIS is based on its unique needs, capabilities and resources.

Lesson 10: DECISION-MAKING CONCEPT

A decision is choice out of several alternatives (options) made by the decision maker to achieve some objective s in a given situation. Business decisions are those, which are made in the process of conducting business to achieve its objective in a given environment. Managerial decision-making is a control point for every managerial activity may be planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and communicating. Decision-making is the art of reasoned and judicious choice out of many alternatives. Once decision is taken, it implies commitment of resources.

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