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1. MODULE 1: Introduction to Information Technology

2. LESSON 1: INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN GLOBAL BUSINESS TODAY

3. WHAT IS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT? Information management is the collection, storage, management and maintenance of data and other types of information. It involves the gathering, dissemination, archiving and destruction of information in all its forms. Information management covers the procedures and guidelines organizations adopt to manage and communicate information among different individuals, departments and stakeholders.

4. Information management concerns the identification, optimization, custodian and connection of information and information-intensive processes to innovate, achieve competitive advantages, generate business and customer value and thrive in an era where information isa a core business asset and an economic good.

5. The Role of Information Systems in Business Today Accessible - must be easily accessible by users to meet their needs in the right format at the right time. Access should be secure and prevent unauthorized access. Able to be reached or enter Consistent - contains no discrepancies, and the same measurements or structure are used regardless of the data source. Complete - contains all information and is not missing anything. Timely - delivered when needed.

6. The Role of Information Systems in Business Today Accurate - free of errors and bias, and can be verified or validated. Cost - balance the value of information to the cost of producing it. Relevant - important to decision makers. Clear - not overly complex, easy to understand.

7. Perspective in Information System Data - is the raw facts and figures that are used by information systems to produce useful information. Information - is data shaped into meaningful form. It is directive.

8. 3 ACTIVITIES OF INFORMATION SYSTEM INPUT PROCESSING OUTPUT

9. INPUT - refers to any information or data that is sent to a computer for processing . It is often sent to the computer from a device such as a keyboard, mouse, or another device. PROCESSING - series of steps undertaken to achieve a desired outcome or goal. OUTPUT - transfers the processed information to the people who will use it or to the activities for which it will be used.

10. CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS Technical Approach Behavioral Approach

11. Technical Approach - the technical approach uses mathematical models to test the capabilities of information systems. This discipline includes: Computer Science - concerned with methods of computability, computation,and data storage and access. Management Science - emphasized the development of models for decision making, and management practices. Operations Research - focuses on mathematical techniques for optimizing selected parameters of organizations.(inventory control, transaction costs).

12. Behavioral Approach Deals with behavioral issues that arise in the development, and long term maintenance of the information system. Different disciplines, such as psychologists, sociologists, Economists, study information systems, and the impacts they have in the organizational environment. Behavioral changes can occur within the organization during, and after information system development. The key to this approach is to find the solution to the behavior, which is not a technical issue.

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