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CHAPTER 1. Introduction to Information Systems. Chapter Opening Case- Revolution. The Power of the People is much stronger then People in Power! An example of the far-reaching effects of IT on individuals and organizations. Information Technology .

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  1. CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Information Systems

  2. Chapter Opening Case- Revolution The Power of the People is much stronger then People in Power! An example of the far-reaching effects of IT on individuals and organizations

  3. Information Technology IT is making our world smaller, enabling more and more people to communicate, collaborate and compete…

  4. We are…or it is… • Massively interconnected • 24 / 7 / 365 • Real time • Rapidly changing • Information intensive

  5. Capabilities of Information Systems • Store huge amounts of information in small space • Allow quick, inexpensive access to vast amounts of information worldwide

  6. Capabilities of Information Systems • Automate semiautomatic business process and manual tasks • Interpret vast amounts of data and numerical computations quickly and efficiently

  7. MIS- Management Information Systems The planning for and the development, management and use of information technology tools…

  8. IT vs IS • Information Technology Any computer based tool that people use to work with information and to information processing needs of an organization.

  9. IT vs IS • Information Systems • Collects, processes, stores, analyzes and disseminates information of the specific purpose. • rightinformation to the • right people and the • right time in the • right amount in the • right format

  10. transactions that are recorded, classified and stored but are not organized to convey any specific meaning Data Information meaning and value Knowledge accumulated learning and expertise as they apply to a current problem or activity.

  11. Basic Components of a CBIS

  12. Types of Information SystemsFigure 1.4 Information Systems Inside an Organization Functional Area information systems

  13. Information Technology Services IT Components IT Personnel develop IS systems oversee security and risk manage data • Hardware • Software • Networks • Database

  14. Functional Area Systems • A collection of application programs within an area is called Functional Area Systems • Accounting • Finance • POM- Production/ Operations/ Management • Marketing • Human Resources IS

  15. Accounting Systems • Forecast revenues and business activity

  16. Marketing • Product analysis: developing new goods and services

  17. POM • Customer orders

  18. Human Resources • Hire new employees

  19. Two Information Systems that support the entire organization • Enterprise Resource planning- connects all functional areas together • Transaction Processing system- captures data from every where and everything ( more about these in later chapter)

  20. Information Systems between Organizations • Once you figured out your information systems within the walls of your company • streamline your business so you can purchase supplies and sell goods • stay competitive

  21. Information Systems between Organizations • Supply Chain Management: • Suppliers of raw materials factories warehouses • YOU • Flow of: • Materials • Information • Money

  22. Information Systems between Organizations Customer Relationship Management A customer focused strategy that concentrates on customers requirements for products and services, and provide a responsive service through systems.

  23. Information Systems Among Organizations

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