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Information Information Systems Systems PRESENTED BY : Arnaud KWETO SUPERVISED BY : Agnieszka STACHOWIAK
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Information Systems. PRESENTED BY : Arnaud KWETO SUPERVISED BY : Agnieszka STACHOWIAK. Agenda. Definitions Types of Information Systems Information Systems Vs. Information Technology Classification of IS Enterprise Resource Planning Information Systems Development IS as Discipline - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Information Information SystemsSystems
PRESENTED BY : Arnaud KWETO
SUPERVISED BY : Agnieszka STACHOWIAK
Definitions
Types of Information Systems
Information Systems Vs. Information Technology
Classification of IS
Enterprise Resource Planning
Information Systems Development
IS as Discipline
Information systems: Opportunities and Challenges
Conclusion
Agenda
Definitions
Information Systems
An information system(IS) is typically considered to be a set of interrelated elements or components that collect(input), manipulate(processes), and disseminate (output) data and information and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an objective.
Data, Information, Data, Information, and Systemsand Systems
Data vs. Information
Data A “given,” or fact; a number, a statement, or a picture Represents something in the real world The raw materials in the production of information
Information Data that have meaning within a context Data in relationships Data after manipulation
Cont....
Generating Information Computer-based ISs take data as raw material, process it, and produce
information as output.
Figure 1.1 Input-process-output
Types of Information Systems
1. Informal Information System
2. Formal Information System
An Information System is an organized combination of people, hardware, software, communication networks and the data resources that collects, transforms and disseminates information in a organization.
IS Vs. IT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYHardwareSoftwareDatabasesNetworksOther relatedcomponents
are used to build
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Payroll System
Inventory System
Marketing System
Customer Service System
Classification of ISClassification of IS
Information Systems
Operations Support System
Management Support System
Transaction processing systems
Process control systems
Office automation systems
Management information systems
Decision support systems
Executive information systems
1. Operations support systems process data generated by business operations
Major categories are:Transaction processing systems Process control systemsOffice automation systems
2. Management Support Systems provide information and support needed for effective decision making by managers
Major categories areManagement Information SystemDecision Support SystemsExecutive Information System
Operations Support System
i) Transaction processing systems
• Process business exchanges• Maintain records about the exchanges• Handle routine, yet critical, tasks• Perform simple calculations
ii) Process control systems monitor and control industrial processes.
iii) Office automation systems automate office procedures and enhance office communications and productivity.
Management support systems provide information and support
needed for effective decision making by managers
Major categories are:
i)Management information systems
Routine information for routine decisionsOperational efficiencyUse transaction data as main inputDatabases integrate MIS in different functional areas
ii) Decision Support System• Interactive support for non-routine decisions or problems• End-users are more involved in creating a DSS than an MIS
iii) Executive information systemsprovide critical information tailored to the information needs of executives
Other categories
a) Expert systems
b) End user computing systems
c) Business information systems
d) Strategic information systemsExpert Systems are knowledge-based systems that provides expert advice and act as expert consultants to the usersEnd user computing systems support the direct, hands on use of computers by end users for operational and managerial applicationsBusiness information systems support the operational and managerial applications of the basic business functions of a firmStrategic information systems provide a firm which strategic products, services, and capabilities for competitive advantage
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Integrated programs that can manage a company’s entire set of business operationsOften coordinate planning, inventory control, production and ordering
Information Systems Development
IS as Discipline
Information System is an interdisciplinary field influenced by Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology, Operations Research, Linguistics, Sociology, and Organizational Theory.
Some Discipline and principle use IS
Computer science -> Politic science -> pschology -> operations research -> Linguistic -> Sociology -> Organizational theory and Behavior -> ergonomics
Opportunities
1.Enhanced global competitiveness2.Capture market opportunities3.Support corporate strategy4.Enhance worker productivity5.Improve quality of goods and services
Conclusion
Information Systems are indispensable to the business, industry, academia and any organization to meet the future challenges
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