Information systems: a case study within an additional unit at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Abstract

This study aims to explain the contributions that information systems can provide for making decision within an additional unit at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (FURN), engaged in training people in the field of information technology, from the technical level for postgraduate. To demonstrate the benefits of information systems, the article was based on descriptive and exploratory research. The scenario of the Institute was analyzed previously, namely, before the implementation of the suggested management plan, and after the event. Through avaliation pre and post information systems, it was possible to compare the results and thereby clearly identify how important may be the inclusion of this type of management. Also realize, how these systems can contribute positively to the process of decision making, like other benefits such as greater agility in the process, greater interaction among people and a few more points discussed throughout this work.