Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Systems Flashcards
IT Components
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ITC 1. Hardware
Consists of devices such as: the Processor, Monitor, Keyboard + Printer (Tangible items)
ITC 2. Software
A program or collection of programs that enable the hardware to process data (non - tangible, i.e. Microsoft Word)
ITC 3. Database
A collection of related files or tables containing data
ITC 4. Network
A connecting system (wireline or wireless) that permits different computers to share resources
ITC 5. Procedures
(These) are the instructions for combining the above components to process information + generate the desired output
ITC 6. People
Individuals who use the hardware + software, interface with it, or utilize its output
Why should I study Information Systems (IS)
Become more of an informed user
IT offers Career Opportunities (high paying?)
Managing Info Resources (hard process to do?)
Why should I study Information Systems (IS)? Part 2
- You benefit more when you understand what is “behind” IT applications (apps) ()
- You can provide valuable input ()
- You can recommend + help select IT Applications ()
- You’ll be aware of new Tech ()
- You understand how IT improves Performance ()
- Understanding IT is very beneficial to Entrepreneurs
Why Study IT?
IT = vital to modern Bu + providing many lucrative career opportunities:
I.e.: Programmers, Bu Analysts, Systems Analysts + Designers
Career opportunities will remain strong in the future (robots won’t replace them)?
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Executive in charge of the IS function
(Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Operations Officer (COO) are also MIS related)
Managing Info Resources is Difficult + Complex because
- IS has an enormous strategic value to orgs
- IS’s are very expensive ($$$) to acquire, operate + maintain
- Evolution of MUS function within the org
Facts —> Information Process
- Facts are digitized into Data (i.e. umbers + Letters like 122, ABC)
- This Data is interpeted? + put into context which makes it into Information (i.e. 122 = Speed of a car at a particular speeding camera)
- Information is used in certain situations + context? to then make knowledge (i.e Numbers show Speeding at one area = Gov can make alternative routes)
Traditional Function of MIS Department
Managing Systems Development + Systems Project Management
Managing Computer Operations
Staffing, Training + Developing IS skills (in org?)
Providing technical services (personal i.e. IT serviceperson comes to help teacher with showing screen on big monitor)
Infrastructure Planning, Development + Control
New (Consultative) Functions of MIS Department
Initiating + Designing Specific strategic IS (specific Functional area IS? like for Marketing?)
Incorporating the Internet + E - commerce into the Bu
Managing system integration including; Internet, Intranets, + Extranets (in + outside org stuff networks?)
Educating the MIS staff about the Bu
also:
Partnering with Bu - unit executives
Managing outsourcing (sending one non - primary function of Bu to chosen contracted company?)
Proactively using Bu + Technical knowledge to seed innovative IT ideas
Creating Bu alliances with Bu partners
