CHAPTER 1
Introduction to Information Systems
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 Why Are Information Systems Important to
Society?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Begin the process of becoming an informed
user of your organization’s information systems.
2. Define the terms data, information, and
knowledge, and give examples of each.
3. Define the terms information technology,
information system, computer-based
information system, and application.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES (continued)
4. Identify three ways in which you depend on
information technology in your daily life.
5. Discuss three ways in which information
technology can impact managers and three
ways in which it can impact non-managerial
managers.
6. List three positive and three negative societal
effects of the increased use of information
technology.
1.1 Why Should I Study
Information Systems?
• The Informed User
• Personal Mobile Information Network
1.1 Why Should I Study
Information Systems?
• Digital Nomads
• IT Career Opportunities
Managing Information Resources
• Traditional Functions of MIS Department
• Consultative Functions of MIS Department
1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information
Systems
• Data Item
• Information
• Knowledge
Computer-Based Information Systems
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Hardware
Software
Database
Network
Procedures
People
Computer-Based Information Systems
• Capabilities of Information Systems
• Application Programs
Types of Information Systems
• Information Systems Inside an
Organization
• Information Systems Among Organizations
Types of Information Systems
• Breadth of Support of Information Systems
• Support for Organizational Employees
1.3 How Does IT Impact Organizations?
• Impact on Managers
• Impact on Employees
1.4 Importance of Information
Systems to Society
• Improved Quality of Life
• Robot Revolution
• Improvements in Healthcare
Robot Revolution
• Industrial Robots
• Telepresence Robot
• Surgical Robot
Closing Case
• The Problem
• The Solution
• The Results