AIS Structure - Ben and Uma Own and Operate Framing

question 57

Essay

AIS structure - Ben and Uma own and operate Framing World, a company that frames diplomas, professional certificates and other documents. Customers bring in the documents they want framed; Ben or Uma fills out a sales order noting the client's information (name, address and so on), the type of document to be framed and the details of the framing itself (such as the type and color of frame). They also scan the document to the store's internal computer network for reference purposes. Most documents are framed by hand, but Framing World also uses some specialized equipment for more complex jobs. The company maintains its accounting records in a general ledger system; the firm's accountant prepares monthly reports, such as income statements and bank reconciliations, using spreadsheets and word processing software. Work in process and finished goods inventory are kept secure with alarm systems and video surveillance.
Accounting information systems typically comprise five elements. Analyze the preceding narrative by identifying specific examples of each element. Record your responses in the grid below. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { AIS element } & \text { Example from Framing World } \\\hline\\\hline\\\hline\\\hline\\\hline\\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Role-Playing

Engaging in behavior or activities that assume a specific role or character, often used as a learning tool or for entertainment purposes.

Organizations

Entities composed of individuals and structures created to achieve specific goals, often through collective efforts.

Individual Actions

Activities or deeds performed by a single person, highlighting the role of personal agency and decision-making.

Symbolic-Interactionist Theory

A sociological perspective focusing on the meanings that individuals impose on objects, events, and behaviors.