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Management information systems in an open source software context

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  • Teiu, Codrin-Marius

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This article it's a descriptive incursion on the MIS(management information systems) field, with the purpose of defining this concept and making an analysis on how the need of a company for an MIS can pe satisfied using OSS(open source software). The analysis is build on a series of pros and cons, with examples on OpenErp where possible. OpenErp is an OSS for resource planning, that presents some of the MIS functionalities.

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  • Teiu, Codrin-Marius, 2011. "Management information systems in an open source software context," MPRA Paper 32187, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:32187
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    1. Gilberto Câmara & Frederico Fonseca, 2007. "Information policies and open source software in developing countries," Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, Association for Information Science & Technology, vol. 58(1), pages 121-132, January.
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    Keywords

    MIS; OSS; management information system; open source software; ERP;
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    JEL classification:

    • C88 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Other Computer Software
    • L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software

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