السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
Information System
CHAPTER
1
The Modern Organization Functioning in a
Global Environment
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CHAPTER OUTLINE
1.1
Why Should I Study Information Systems?
1.2
Overview of Computer-Based Information
Systems
1.3
How Does IT Impact Organizations?
1.4
Importance of Information Systems to Society
The Informed User – You!
The Informed User – You!
Your
personal information network is created by constant cooperation between:
(1) the digital devices you carry;
(2) the wired and wireless networks that you
access as you move about;
(3) Web-based tools for finding information
and communicating and collaborating with other people.
You
can pull
information from the Web and push your ideas back to the Web.
digital
nomad : is someone who uses information
technologies such as
smart phones, wireless Internet access, and Web-based applications to work remotely from anywhere.
Managing
Information Resources
See video :-
See video :-
# Traditional Functions of MIS
Department
Example:
manage data center
# Consultative Functions of MIS
Department
Example:
create business alliances
Data
Item : Elementary description of things,
events, activities and transactions that are recorded, classified and stored
but are not organized to convey any specific meaning.
Information: Data organized so that they have meaning
and value to the recipient.
Knowledge: Data and/or information organized and
processed to convey understanding, experience, accumulated learning and
expertise as they apply to a current problem or activity.
Computer-based
information systems : are
information systems that use computer technology
to perform some or all of their intended tasks.
Hardware : is a device such as a processor,
monitor, keyboard or printer
Software : is a program or collection of programs
that enable hardware to process data.
Database: is a collection of related files or
tables containing data.
Network : is a connecting system (wireline
or wireless) that permits different computers to share resources.
Procedures : are the set of instructions about how to
combine the above components in order to process information and generate the
desired output.
People : are those individuals who use the
hardware and software, interface with it, or uses its output.
Capabilities
of Information Systems
n Perform high-speed, high-volume numerical computations
n Provide fast, accurate communication and collaboration within and among organizations
n Store huge amounts of information in small space
n Allow quick, inexpensive access to vast amounts of information worldwide
n Interpret vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently
n Increase effectiveness and efficiency of people working in groups in one place or around the world
n Automate semiautomatic business process and manual tasks
application
program : is a
computer program designed to support a specific task,
a
business process, or another application program.
Types
of Information Systems
1 ) Breadth
of Support of Information Systems
Ø
Functional area information systems
Ø
Enterprise resource planning systems
Ø
Transaction processing systems
Ø
Interorganizational information systems
2
) Support for Organizational Employees
Ø Office
automation systems
Ø Business
intelligence systems
Ø Expert
systems
Ø Dashboards
1.3 How Does IT Impact Organizations?
v IT
reduces the number of middle managers.
v IT
changes the manager’s job.
v Will
IT eliminate jobs?
v IT
impacts employees at work.
Ergonomic Products
(a) Wrist support
(b) Back support
(c) Eye-protection filter
(d) Adjustable foot rest
Enabling
People with Disabilities to Work with Computers
Computer solutions available to : -
n Visually-impaired users
n Hearing-impaired users
n Motor-impaired users
1.4
Importance of Information Systems to Society
I. IT
Affects Our Quality of Life
II. Robot
Revolution on the Way
III. Improvements
in Healthcare
