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Schwieger, Dana – Information Systems Education Journal, 2022
The pet care service industry is booming. The U.S. Census Bureau (2019) recorded pet service industry payroll numbers at almost $11.2 billion (excluding veterinarian services). In this teaching case, Mark, the owner of a successful dog boarding business, is looking to capitalize on that growth as he expands his customer demographic to welcome cats…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Systems, Database Design, Case Method (Teaching Technique)
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Iliadis, Andrew; Liao, Tony; Pedersen, Isabel; Han, Jing – Journal of Communication Pedagogy, 2021
Machines produce and operate using complex systems of metadata that need to be catalogued, sorted, and processed. Many students lack the experience with metadata and sufficient knowledge about it to understand it as part of their data literacy skills. This paper describes an educational and interactive database activity designed for teaching…
Descriptors: Metadata, Databases, Learning Activities, Undergraduate Students
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Javadpour, Leili – Journal of Education for Business, 2022
In this article we discuss the use of RapidMiner, a data science software platform, in a Database Management Systems course. For further understanding of the database and the skill learned, students are given an assignment to complete, to not only use another software beside SQL Server Management Studio but also translate their findings in a more…
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Database Design, Assignments, Visualization
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Miller, Robert E.; Dunn, Paul – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2018
This teaching case describes the functionality of an applicant processing system designed for a fictitious hotel chain. The system detailed in the case includes a webform where applicants complete and submit job applications. The system also includes a desktop application used by hotel managers and Human Resources to track applications and process…
Descriptors: Job Application, Hospitality Occupations, Computer System Design, Online Systems
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Pratt, Renée M. E.; Smatt, Cindi T.; Wynn, Donald E. – Information Systems Education Journal, 2017
This applied database exercise utilizes a scenario-based case study to teach the basics of Microsoft Access and database management in introduction to information systems and introduction to database course. The case includes background information on a start-up business (i.e., Carol's Travel Club), description of functional business requirements,…
Descriptors: Tourism, Database Management Systems, Database Design, Information Systems
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Harris, Ranida; Wedel, Thomas – Information Systems Education Journal, 2017
This article presents a case scenario that may be used in system analysis and design, database management, and business analytics classes. The case document includes realistic, detailed information on the operations at the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). Examples of assignments for each class and suggested reading are presented. In each…
Descriptors: Systems Development, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Vignettes, Information Systems
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Schwieger, Dana; Liu, Ziping – Information Systems Education Journal, 2018
The case provides a realistic scenario that can be used in a systems analysis and design, accounting information systems or graduate level management information systems course. The case details the steps in the revenue and expense cycle processes of a health supply wholesale company providing students with the opportunity to map the business…
Descriptors: Systems Development, Data Processing, Health Services, Allied Health Occupations Education