intro to mis – mgs351 the information age in which you live chapter 1
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Intro to MIS – MGS351The Information Agein Which You Live
Chapter 1
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Overview
Introduction What is MIS? IS and Decision Making IS and Technology IS and Business MIS Careers IS Opportunities and Challenges
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Computer Literacy
“To err is human, but to really foul things up requires a computer.”
-Anonymous
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What is MIS?
Identifying the information that is needed for effective decision making in organizations
Developing information systems to satisfy those needs
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What is MIS?
In other words…..
“ MIS is using technology to
create business value.”
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What is MIS?
What do MIS professionals do?
BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGY
Bridge the gap between business and technical minds
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Information Systems (IS)
A set of interrelated components that collect (or retrieve), process, store, and distribute information to support decision making and control in an organization
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Activities in an IS
INPUT OUTPUTPROCESS
FEEDBACK
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IS and Decision Making
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Managerial Levels
Senior managers: long-range strategic decisions about products and services
Middle managers: Carry out the programs and plans of senior management
Operational managers: monitor the firm’s daily activities
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Data versus Information
To make good decisions, accurate data can be transformed into information.
Information Processing CycleInput Process Output Storage(Data) (Information)
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Data versus Information
Data and Information
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Characteristics of GoodInformation Subjective Value Relevant Timely Accurate Meaningful Format Complete Accessible
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IS and Technology
Hardware, software, databases, networks and other related components
Computers and other technologies are used to build information systems
What technology should be used?
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Information Systems inBusiness Functional Areas of Business
– Sales and Marketing
– Manufacturing / Service
– Finance / Accounting
– Human Resource Cross Functional
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Widening Scope of IS
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Careers in MIS
What does it take to succeed?SOFT SKILLS Communication Teamwork Patience Creativity Decision Making
TECHNICAL SKILLS Technical Curiosity Problem Solving Analytical Programming Synthesis
BUSINESS SKILLS!
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Careers in MIS
Project Managers / CIO System Design Software Design Internet Database Network / Telecommunications System Analyst
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MIS Career Outlook
5 fastest growing occupations between 2008 and 2018 for individuals with a Bachelor's degree:
- Biomedical engineers- Network systems & data communications
analysts- Financial examiners- Athletic trainers- Computer software engineers, applications
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statisticshttp://www.bls.gov/oco/oco2003.htm#occupation_d
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MIS Career Outlook
Projected percent growth in occupations from 2008 to 2018
- Network systems & data communications analysts (53.4%)
- Computer software engineers, applications (34%)- Computer software engineers, systems software (30.4%)- Network & computer systems administrators (23.2%)- Computer systems analyst (20.3%)- Database administrators (20.3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statisticshttp://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_103.htmhttp://data.bls.gov/oep/nioem
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IS Opportunities
Increase worker productivity Enhance decision making Improve team collaboration Create business partnerships and alliances Enhance global competitiveness Support corporate strategy Improve quality of goods and services Rapidly changing technology
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IS Challenges
Workforce downsizing Information overload Employee mistrust Difficult to build Security breaches Rapidly changing technology