AB1401: Information TechnologyAB1401: Information Technology
Seminar 1: Introduction The Digital World
2012-2013 Semester 1
NTU, NBS
Introduction to the Course
How IT Applies To Business Today
Business Changes Due To IT Developments
The Internet, Globalization & A Flat World
What is a business?
Who make up a business?
What is important in business?
So how does IT help?(keep in mind the converse question: how does IT destroy?)
We begin by asking some questions:
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Sales & Marketing Manufacturing & Production
Finance & Accounting
Human Resources & Training
Selling products & services. Promoting brand awareness
Producing products & services. Operations efficiency.
Managing financial assets, records, cashflow & overall prudence & growth.
Recruiting & developing work force, productivity & competitiveness
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Using information systems effectively requires an understanding of the
organization, management, and information technology shaping the
systems. An information system creates value for the firm as an
organizational and management solution to challenges posed by the
environment.
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McAfee, A (2006) Harvard Business Review
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