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What does Information Technology (IT) encompass?
Define Information Systems (IS).
The combination of technology, people, and process that an organization uses to produce and manage information.
An informed user tends to get less value from the technologies they use.
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Digital nomads primarily use ______ technologies to work remotely.
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Which of the following is NOT a traditional function of the MIS department?
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What is data?
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Provide an example of information.
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What are the capabilities of information systems?
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The five components of Computer-Based Information Systems are ______, software, database, procedures, and people.
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Study Notes
IT vs. IS
- IT is the technology (the "what") of information systems
- IS combines technology, people (the "who"), and processes (the "how") to manage information
Importance of Studying IS
- You are part of the most connected generation in history
- You are surrounded by a personal, movable information network
- Studying IS can help you become an Informed User
- An Informed User: a person knowledgeable about information systems and information technology
- Informed Users improve the organizations' performance, productivity, and teamwork
- Informed Users help select new information systems/applications
- IS can help you build your own company (entrepreneur)
- IS offers digital nomad opportunities
IT Offers Career Opportunities
- IT offers many diverse career opportunities
- CIO (Chief Information Officer) is a high-demand, high-paying job
Managing Information Resources
- MIS departments can be divided into traditional and consultative functions
- Traditional MIS functions manage the data center
- Consultative functions create business alliances
Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
- Data: elementary descriptions of things, events, activities, and transactions that are recorded, classified, and stored but are not organized to convey any specific meaning
- Information: data that is organized and structured within a context, and provides meaning
- Knowledge: information organized and processed to convey understanding, experience, accumulated learning, and expertise as they apply to a current problem or activity
- Computer-based information systems use computer technology to perform tasks
Computer-Based Information Systems Components
- Hardware: devices such as a processor, monitor, keyboard, or printer
- Software: programs that enable hardware to process data.
- Database: a collection of related files or tables containing data.
- Network: connecting system (wireline or wireless) that permits computers to share resources.
- Procedures: instructions for combining components to process information
- People: individuals who use and manage the system
Capabilities of Information Systems
- Perform high-speed, high-volume numerical computations
- Provide fast, accurate communication and collaboration
- Store huge amounts of information in small space
- Allow quick, inexpensive access to vast amounts of information worldwide
- Interpret vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently
- Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of people working in groups
- Automate semiautomatic business process and manual tasks
Types of Information Systems
- Transaction Processing Systems
- Management Information Systems
- Decision Support Systems
- Executive Information Systems
- Expert Systems
- Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
- Electronic Commerce Systems
- Customer Relationship Management Systems
Information Technology Infrastructure
- Information Technology Infrastructure: The IT components, IT services and IT personnel that support an entire organization.
- IT components (platform) consist of hardware, software, telecommunications and networks, and wireless communications.
- IT services consist of data management, managing security and risk, and systems development.
- IT personnel uses IT components to produce IT services.
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Explore the distinctions between IT and IS, and learn why studying Information Systems is crucial in today's connected world. This quiz also highlights the career opportunities within IT and the role of Informed Users in enhancing organizational performance.
