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Intro to MIS ACSC345The Information Age in which We Live
Dr. Stephania Loizidou Himona
OverviewIntroductionWhat is MIS?IS and Decision MakingIS and TechnologyIS and BusinessMIS CareersIS Opportunities and Challenges
Computer Literacy
To err is human, but to really foul things up requires a computer
- Anonymous
What is MIS?Identifying the information that is needed for effective decision making in organizations
Developing information systems to satisfy those needs
What is MIS?In other words..
MIS is using technology to create business value.
What do MIS professionals do?BUSINESSTECHNOLOGYMISBridge the gap between business and technical minds
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
Activities in an ISINPUTPROCESSOUTPUTFEEDBACK
IS and Decision Making
Managerial LevelsSenior managers: long-range strategic decisions about products and services
Middle managers: Carry out the programs and plans of senior management
Operational managers: monitor the firms daily activities
Data versus InformationTo make good decisions, accurate data can be transformed into information.
Information Processing CycleInput Process Output Storage(Data) (Information)
Data versus Information
Characteristics of GoodInformationSubjective ValueRelevantTimelyAccurateMeaningful FormatCompleteAccessible
IS and TechnologyHardware, software, databases, networks and other related componentsComputers and other technologies are used to build information systemsWhat technology should be used?
Information Systems inBusinessFunctional Areas of BusinessSales and MarketingManufacturing / ServiceFinance / AccountingHuman ResourceCross Functional
Widening Scope of IS
Careers in MISWhat does it take to succeed?SOFT SKILLSCommunicationTeamworkPatienceCreativityDecision MakingTECHNICAL SKILLSTechnical CuriosityProblem SolvingAnalyticalProgrammingSynthesisBUSINESS SKILLS!
Careers in MISProject Managers / CIOSystem DesignSoftware DesignInternetDatabaseNetwork / TelecommunicationsSystem Analyst
MIS Career Outlook GREAT! Pays well too!Network systems & data communications analysts - Computer software engineers, applications - Personal financial advisors- Financial analysts- Substance abuse and behavioral counselors
IS OpportunitiesIncrease worker productivityEnhance decision makingImprove team collaborationCreate business partnerships and alliancesEnhance global competitivenessSupport corporate strategyImprove quality of goods and servicesRapidly changing technology
IS ChallengesWorkforce downsizingInformation overloadEmployee mistrustDifficult to buildSecurity breachesRapidly changing technology