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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
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