1. Introduction to Computers Lesson 12A

2. home Information System A mechanism that helps people collect, store, organize and use information

3. home The Three Components of Information Systems Storage space Information handling procedures Rules governing information usage

4. home Types of Information Systems Office automation Transaction processing Decision support Management information system (MIS) Expert

5. home Information Systems (IS) Department The department responsible for creating and maintaining information systems in a company

6. home Examples of IS Department’s Responsibilities System design and planning Information generation Custom reporting Hardware and software installation and maintenance Cost control Help desk support

7. home IS Department Members Chief information officer (CIO) Computer scientists Technical analysts, also known as systems analysts System programmers Technical writers

8. home IS Department Members continued Online help authors Procurement specialists, also known as purchasing agents Security administrators Trainers

9. home IS Department Members continued System or network administrators, also called system managers or network managers E-commerce specialists Database specialists, also called database administrators (DBAs) Hardware maintenance technicians

10. Lesson 12A The Basics of Information Systems

11. home Review Questions What is an information system? What are the three components of an information system? What is an IS department? What is another name for technical analyst?