Introduction to Information Systems 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.

Chapter Opening Case The Jasmine Revolution The Egyptian Revolution

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 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 L’Oreal Retools Its Information Systems The Problem The Solution The Results