Introducing basic concepts of IS and IT

Exploring how technology can be used to create business value

Examining the potential benefits and limitations of IT

Exploring recent trends in IT that can be used by organizations

Increasing awareness of managerial issues raised by the use of IT

Class Standing

20% Assignment

30% Quizzes

15% Class Participation/Graded Recitation

35% Long Quiz

Midterm = 70% Class Standing + 30% Midterm Exam

Final = 20% Midterm Grade + 50% Class Standing + 30% Final Exam

Can be any organized combination of PEOPLE, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, COMMUNICATION NETWORKS, and DATA RESOURCES, that stores and retrieves, transforms, and disseminates information in the organization

Data VS Information

Various hardware/software technologies that are necessary for the information system to operate◦ Computer hardware technologies

◦ Computer software technologies

◦ Telecommunications network technologies

◦ Data resource management technologies

Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) – process data resulting from business transactions, update operational databases, and produce business documents.

Process Control Systems (PCS) – monitor and control industrial processes.

Enterprise Collaboration Systems – support team, workgroup, and enterprise communications an collaboration.

Management Information Systems (MIS) – provide information in the form of pre-specified reports and displays to support business decision making.

Decision Support Systems (DSS) – provide interactive ad hoc support for the decision making processes of managers and other business professionals.

Executive Information Systems (EIS) – provide critical information from MIS, DSS, and other sources tailored to the information needs of executives.

Expert Systems – provide expert advice for operational chores or managerial decisions

Knowledge Management Systems – support the creation, organization, and dissemination of business knowledge to employees and managers