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 The value of information is directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve the organization’s goals  Why Information Systems is important!  Information vs Data vs Knowledge!  Computers and information systems help make it possible for organizations to improve the way they conduct business  Name the components of an information system and describe several system characteristics  Knowing the potential impact of information systems and having the ability to put this knowledge to work can result in a successful personal career and in organizations that reach their goals  What is IS? And what are the CBIS types? College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology 4

 System users, business managers, and information systems professionals must work together to build a successful information system  5 steps of system development!  Information systems must be applied thoughtfully and carefully so that society, businesses, and industries can reap their enormous benefits  Ethical, security and privacy issues  Job opportunities and globalizations College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology 5

 Information systems are  used everywhere!  Indispensable tools to help you achieve your career goals College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology Information Systems Payroll system HR system Marketing system Customer service system 6

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 A set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate (Process), and disseminate (Output) data and information and provide feedback to meet an objective  Collect = Input / manipulate = Process / disseminate = Output / feedback = a corrective reaction to meet a particular objective. College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology 8

Source: Infogineering 2014 Data: Raw facts Information: Collection of facts organized in such a way that they have value beyond the facts themselves Process: Set of logically related tasks Knowledge: Awareness and understanding of a set of information 9

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College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology Some characteristics become more important than others Not accurate or incomplete information leads to big problems! 12

 Directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve their organization’s goals  Can help people and their organizations perform tasks more efficiently and effectively College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology 13

 System:  Set of elements or components that interact to accomplish goals  Components of a system:  Inputs  Processing mechanisms  Outputs  Feedback College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology 14

 Efficiency:  Measure of what is produced divided by what is consumed  Effectiveness:  Measure of the extent to which a system attains its goals  System performance standard:  Specific objective of the system College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology 15

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Manual ISComputerized IS Store files (data) on paper forms Store files (data) on various computer programs such as databases, word documents etc. College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology 17

 Single set of hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures:  That are configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information  Technology infrastructure:  Includes all hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures  Configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology 18

Hardware Consists of computer equipment used to perform input, processing, and output activities Software Consists of the computer programs that govern the operation of the computer Databases Organized collection of facts and information, typically consisting of two or more related data files Telecommunications, Networks and internet The electronic transmission of signals for communications Networks: Connect computers and equipment to enable electronic communication Internet: World’s largest computer network, consisting of thousands of interconnected networks, all freely exchanging information People The most important element in most computer-based information systems Procedure Include strategies, policies, methods, and rules for using the CBIS College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology What intranet and extranet? 19

 Why IS important!  What are Information systems?  Different among information, data, knowledge  Systems components and measurements  Manual Vs Computerized IS  CBIS Components 20 College of Computer Sciences & Information Technology