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