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Ch1-ISforBusinessandBeyond.pptxSchool of Computer & Information Sciences ITS-631 Operational Excellence Chapter 1 – Information Systems for Business and Beyond (2019)
Learning Objectives
define what an information system is by identifying its major components;
describe the basic history of information systems; and
describe the basic argument behind the article “Does IT Matter?” by Nicholas Carr.
Information Systems Constantly Changing
IS Systems change daily
Electronic components also change constantly
Smartphones
Laptops
Personal computers
Defining Information Systems
A set of related components that collect, process, store, and distribute information to support decision making and control in an organization.
Combine hardware, software, and networks to collect, create, and distribute data (used typically in an organization).
Components of Information Systems
Technology
Hardware
Software
Data
Networking Communication
People
Process
The Role of Information Systems
Based on Era
The Main Frame Era
The PC Revolution
Client Server
The Internet, World Wide Web and E-Commerce
Web 2.0
The Post-PC World
Information Systems and Competitive Advantage
Implementation of IS can bring a competitive advantage
Efficiencies
Effectiveness
Nicholas Carr “I.T. Doesn’t Matter”
IT is as common as electricity
Something to be managed to reduce costs
Read Sidebar: Walmart Uses Information Systems to Becomethe World’s Leading Retailer
References
Bourgeous, D., Smith, J., Wang. S., Mortati, J. (2019). Information Systems for Business and Beyond. Retrieved from https://opentextbook.site/informationsystems2019/.
