Executive Summary

Executive Summary

An executive summary is a concise statement of the unique solution you have developed to a big problem. It is a recommendation that you want an executive to read. Usually it is the best-written and most polished piece of a much longer document. This is because many readers (usually executives) may only look at the executive summary when deciding whether or not to read the entire document. In some companies, the executive summaries are distributed so that employees are informed as to what information is available, and interested readers may request the entire document.

As your final project you are to think of an original problem that you could solve using a MIS. Try to think of a problem you have and a system that you could implement (“If only you ruled the world! If only!”). Please note an inventory system may solve a problem but it isn’t original. You want to think of an original problem and solution, you don’t have to know or explain the specific “how to” at this stage.

Below is a very rough example. Of course you would have to expand on each section and more clearly accurately convey your ideas.

Ex. – The Problem: Limited parking at Wilmington University.

The Need: Wilmington University faculty, staff and students need to be able to find parking near the buildings that they are working in.

The Company: Wilmington University, a privately owned 4 year university in Delaware. Nearby competition includes the University of Delaware, Goldey Beacom College, Delaware State University. Wilmington University’s mission statement emphasizes that they are student focused. This system would make life easier for students, faculty and staff. It would cut down on time and gas consumption by eliminating needless driving.

The Solution: Weight sensors will be installed at each parking place. When a car leaves a parking space the sensor will indicate that it is vacant. Faculty, staff and students will have a map of parking...