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Why learn about information systems in organizations?

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Information system can cut costs and increase profits
Students in most field need to know information systems

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Set of interrelated components called, manipulate store , and disseminate data and information

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Information system

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Example of information systems

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Atm machine
Airline reservation system
Course reservation system

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Raw facts

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Data

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Examples of data

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Alphanumeric
Image
Audio
Video

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Collection of facts organized in such a way that they have additional value beyond the value of the facts themselves

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Information

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Characteristics of. Valuable information

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Accessible
Accurate
Complete
Economical
Flexible
Relevant
Reliable
Secure
Simple
Timely
Verifiable

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Information should be accessible by authorized users so they can obtain it in the right format and at the right time to meet their needs

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Accessible

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information is error free. In some cases, inaccurate information is generated because inaccurate data is fed into the transformation process. This i commonly called garbage in , garbage out

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Accurately

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information should also be relatively economical to produce. Decision makers must always balance the value of information with the cost of producing it

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economical

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information can be used for a variety of purposes. For example information on how much inventory is on hand for a particular part can be used by a sales representative in closing a sale

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flexible

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information is important to the decision maker. information showing that lumber prices might not be relevant to a computer chip manufacturer

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relevant

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information can be depended on. in many cases, the reliability of the information depends on reliability of data- collection method.

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reliable

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information should be secure from access by unauthorized users

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secure

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information should be simple, not overly complex

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simple

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information is delivered when it is needed

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timely

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this means that you can check it to make sure it is correct

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verifiable

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directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve their organizations goals

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the value of information

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example of value of information

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time required to make a decision
increased profits to the company

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the activity of gathering and capturing raw data

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input

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converting or transforming data into useful outputs

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processing

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production of useful information, usually in the form of documents and reports

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output

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output that is used to make changes to input or processing activities

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feedback

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developing patterns and trends on graph paper for stocks analysis

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manual

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using program trading to track the market and trade large blocks of stocks when discrepancies occur
computerized
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single set of hardware, software, databases, telecommunities, people and procedures
computer based information system (CBIS)
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types of information sytsems used in business organizations
electronic and mobile commerce systems transaction processing systems management information systems decision support systems specialized business information systems
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business related exchange
transaction
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organized collection of people, procedure, software, database and devices used to record completed
transaction processing systems (TPS)
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organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases and devices
management information system
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organized collection of people, procedures, software, database and devices
decision support system
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an organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases and devices to create store share
knowledge management systems
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an organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases and devices to create store share
knowledge management systems
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field in which the computer system takes on the characteristics of human intelligence
artificial intelligence (AI)
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simulation of a real imagined environmental that can be experienced visually in three dimensions
virtual reality
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creating or modifying existing business systems
systems development
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gain understanding of the problem to be solved or opportunity to be addressed
systems investigation
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defines problem and opportunities of the existing system
system analysis
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how the new systems will work to meet the business needs defined during systems analysis
system design
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creating or acquiring the various system components define in the design step, assembling them and putting the new system into operation
systems implementation
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check and modify the systems so that it continues to meet changing business needs
systems maintenance and review
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check and modify the systems so that it continues to meet changing business needs
systems maintenance and review
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collection of people and other resources established to accomplish a set of goals
organizations
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collection of people and other resources established to accomplish a set of goals
organizations
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series ( chain) of activities that includes inbound logistics, an warehouse and storage facilities
Value of chain
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management of finished product storage, outbound logistics marketing and sales and customer service
downstream management
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major understanding and assumptions
organizational culture
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how organizations plan for implement and handle change
organizational change
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specifies factors that can lead to higher acceptance and usage of technology
technology acceptance model
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measure of widespread use of technology
technology diffusion
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extent to which technology permeates a department
technology infusion
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significant long term benefit to a company over its competition
competitive advantages
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deliver the lowest possible products and services
cost leadership
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deliver different products and services
differentiation
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deliver to a small niche market
niche strategy
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change the industry to become more favorable to organization
altering the industry structure
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considers both strategic advantages and costs
performance based information systems
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output achieved by input required
productivity
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increase in profit
earnings growth
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percentage of sales in relation to total market
market shre
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based on feedback from internal and external users
customer awareness and satisfaction
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measurement of total cost of owning computer equipment
total cost of ownership
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managers must considers the risks of desingning
risk
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focuses on the efficiency of IS fnctions
operations
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focuses on development projects and ongoing maintenance and review
systems development
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provides user assistance, data administration user training and web administration
support
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employs IS departments equipment and personnel to help the organization attain its goals
chief information officer
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set up and manage the network hardware, software and security processes
LAN administrators
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global challenges in information systems
cultural challenges language challenges time and distance challenge infrastructure challenge currency challenges

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