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Managing Information Systems & Communication Technology

Managing Information Systems & Communication Technology. By Thomas Hilton For My Friends in BSAD 101. Topics. Overview Dr. Hilton Technology Dr. Hilton Management Dr. Pratt Your Objective Connect IT with Business. Overview. Why does business like IT? What is an information system?

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Managing Information Systems & Communication Technology

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  1. Managing Information Systems & Communication Technology By Thomas Hilton For My Friends in BSAD 101

  2. Topics • Overview Dr. Hilton • Technology Dr. Hilton • Management Dr. Pratt Your Objective Connect IT with Business

  3. Overview • Why does business like IT? • What is an information system? • What’s the difference between data and information?

  4. Cost Elimination Worker Process Carrying Cost Cost Reduction Efficiency Productivity Maintenance Cost Shifting Inventory Labor Debt Profit Generation Product Service OverviewWhy Does Business Like IT?

  5. OverviewWhat is an Information System? • Text • System for transforming raw data into information that can be used in decision-making • IT Professional Input Input Interface Transformation Output Interface Output Process Process Process TactileAuralVisual Olfactory(Gustatory) PeopleProceduresSoftware Hardware Visual Aural Tactile Olfactory (Gustatory) Main Maintenance IntendedUnintended InputRegulator OutputSensor Boundary Environment Feedback Loop

  6. Overview What is Data? • Text • Raw facts and figures • IT Professional • objective measures of traits of real-world objects

  7. OverviewWhat is Information? • Text • Meaningful, useful interpretation of data • IT Professional • Data aggregated and placed in context so as to be useful for decision-making

  8. VC Networks ERP CAD CAM MIS DSS ESS AI/ES DB SP AP MM LAN WAN WN C/S Information TechnologyText Name That Acronym!

  9. Information TechnologyProfessional • Individual Workstation • Workgroup LAN • Enterprise WAN / Intranet • E-Commerce Extranet/Internet

  10. How to Meld These Views?

  11. Now, On To Dr. Pratt!

  12. Matching Information Users and Systems

  13. New Options for Organizational Design • Leaner organizations • More flexible operations • Increased collaboration

  14. Networking for Mass- Customization http://www.dell.com

  15. Dr. Pratt’s “Take-away” Points • Everyone uses IS and CT • Users at all levels will look to you for support

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