XBIS 219 Week 1 CheckPoint The Information Systems Department

XBIS 219 Week 1 CheckPoint: The Information Systems Department

•           Review Ch. 2 in the text.

•           Select two organizational departments in a business.

•           Write a paragraph of at least 200 words in which you identify the roles of information systems within those departments.

•           Post your CheckPoint in the Assignment section of eCampus.

•           Note that any citations should follow APA guidelines.

DQ1· Choose one of the organizational departments of a business, such as accounting, finance, and human resources. What is the role of this department? What types of information does the department need? How does the department use that information?

DQ2· What are information resources? What types of information resources does a business usually need? Why is it important for a general manager to be knowledgeable about information technology?