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System:
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-a set of interrelated components with a clearly defined boundary, working together to achieve a common set of objectives.
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Information Systems (IS)
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- an organized combination of..
*people *hardwars *software *communications networks *data resources *policies & procedures ..that stores, retrieves, transforms, & disseminates information in an organization. |
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Reasons to study Information Systems (IS) & Information Technology (IT):
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-Vital componet of successful businesses
-helps businesses expand/ compete -Businesses use IS & IT... *to improve efficiency/effectiveness of business processes. *for managerial decision making *for workgroup collaboration. |
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Information Systems (IS) vs. Information Technology (IT)
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- IS is all the components & resources necessary to deliver information & functions to the organization.
-IT is hardware, software, networking, & data management. |
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What should a Business Professional know about IS?
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-Foundation Concepts
-Information Technology -Business Applications -Development Processes - Management Challenges |
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Foundation Concepts:
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... fundamental behavioral, technical, business, & managerial concepts.
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Information Technology:
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... hardware, software, networks, data management, & internet based technology.
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Business Applications:
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... major uses of the IS in the organization.
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Development Processes:
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... how to plan, develop, & implement IS to meet business opportunities.
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Management Challenges:
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... the challenges of effectively & ethically managing IT.
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