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Introduction to Information Systems Eighth Edition ISBN: 0-256-20937-5 James A. O'Brien |
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Introduction to Information Systems Eighth Edition ISBN: 0-256-20937-5 James A. O'Brien |
Chapter 1 is an introductory core module of foundation concepts that introduces important topics and roles of information technology in business, a framework of information systems knowledge needed by business end users, the generic components and properties of information systems, and the major types of information systems. Once Chapter 1 has been covered any other module can be covered.
Figure 1.6: The three major roles of information systems. Information systems provide an organization with support for business operations, managerial decision making, and strategic advantage.
Figure 1.9: How information technology can support the globalization of business.
Figure 1.13: This framework outlines the major areas of information systems knowledge needed by business end users.
Figure 1.16: The components of an information system. All infomation systems use people, hardware, software, data, and network resources to perform input, processing, output, storage, and control activities that transform data resources into information products.
Figure 1.22: Operations and management classifications of information systems. Note how this conceptual overview emphasizes the main purpose of information systems that support business operations and managerial decision making.
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