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CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Information Systems
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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 Importance of Information Systems to Society
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is important in today’s world. 2. Describe the various types of computer- based information systems in an organization. 3. Discuss ways in which information technology can affect managers and non- managerial workers. 4. Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased use of information technology.
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Chapter Opening Case The book industry The music industry The video industry The software industry The video game industry The photography industry The marketing industry The recruiting industry The financial services industry The motion picture industry The retail industry
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Warby Parker
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1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
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The Informed User – You! Homo Conexus You are the most connected generation in history. You practice continuous computing. You are surrounded by a personal, movable information network.
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Personal mobile information network And…..tablet in briefcase!
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Digital Nomads Work from anywhere!
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IT Offers Career Opportunities www.simplyhired.comwww.simplyhired.com September 4, 2014
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“Top Jobs” in America Money Magazine 2013 Four of the top ten jobs relate to MIS
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Managing Information Resources Traditional Functions of MIS Department Consultative Functions of MIS Department Example: manage data center Example: create business alliances
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1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
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Data Information Knowledge Wisdom Next?
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Computer-Based Information Systems
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Capabilities of Information Systems Perform high-speed, high-volume numerical computations Provide fast, accurate communication and collaboration within and among organizations Store huge amounts of information in small space Allow quick, inexpensive access to vast amounts of information worldwide Interpret vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently Increase effectiveness and efficiency of people working in groups in one place or around the world Automate semiautomatic business process and manual tasks Table 1.3
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Application Programs
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Information Systems Inside Your Organization
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Information Systems Among Organizations
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Types of Information Systems Breadth of Support of Information Systems Functional area information systems Enterprise resource planning systems Transaction processing systems Interorganizational information systems
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Types of Information Systems (continued) Support for Organizational Employees Office automation systems Business intelligence systems Expert systems Dashboards
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1.3 How Does IT Impact Organizations? IT reduces the number of middle managers. IT changes the manager’s job. Will IT eliminate jobs? IT impacts employees at work.
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Ergonomic Products
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When ergonomics doesn’t work When all else fails…….fails
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Enabling People with Disabilities to Work with Computers
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1.4 Importance of Information Systems to Society IT Affects Our Quality of Life Robot Revolution on the Way Improvements in Healthcare
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The Robot Revolution See video of Big Dog robot in actionvideo
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The Robot Revolution (continued) Honda’s ASIMO robot See video of ASIMO in actionvideo
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Industrial Robots See video of warehouse robots at workvideo
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Telepresence Robot See video of telepresence robot in actionvideo
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From industrial robots to……Baxter See video of Baxter in actionvideo
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Improvements in Health Care
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Improvements in Health Care (continued) The Pill Cam See video of the pill cam in actionvideo
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The daVinci Surgical Robot The robot The surgeon’s console
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Medical Simulation Two physicians perform a procedure on a simulated human (mannequin) See video of Sim Man in actionvideo
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Chapter Closing Case
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