The Modern Organisation Functioning in a Global Environment Chapter 1.

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The Modern Organisation Functioning in a Global Environment Chapter 1

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The Modern Organisation Functioning in a Global Environment

Chapter 1

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ICT and society

Chapter 1: The Modern Organisation Functioning in a Global Environment Further Reading: “Technology and Society in

the Information Age”, A. Kincsei, 2007 Questions (for next time to discuss):

Is technology good, bad, or neutral? What is the role of Information Systems in

organisations?

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Begin the process of becoming an informed user of your organization’s information

systems.

2. Define the terms data, information, and knowledge, and give examples of each.

3. Define the terms information technology, information system, computer-based information system, and application.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES (continued)

4. Identify three ways in which you depend on information technology in your daily life.

5. Discuss three ways in which information technology can impact managers and three ways in which it can impact non- managerial managers.

6. List three positive and three negative societal effects of the increased use of information technology.

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The Informed User – You!

Homo Conexus You are the most connected generation in history.

You practice continuous computing.

You are surrounded by a personal, movable information network.

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Digital Nomads

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Bring Your Own Device

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Θέσεις εργασίας ΤΠΕ

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Managing Information Resources

Traditional Functions of MIS Department

Consultative Functions of MIS Department

Example: manage data center

Example: create business alliances

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1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems

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Data

Information

Knowledge(Source: © janaka Dharmasena-Fotolia.com; Exactostock/SuperStock; uttamgurjar/Shutterstock)

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Capabilities of Information Systems

Perform high-speed, high-volume numerical computations Provide fast, accurate communication and collaboration within

and among organizations Store huge amounts of information in small space Allow quick, inexpensive access to vast amounts of information

worldwide Interpret vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently Increase effectiveness and efficiency of people working in

groups in one place or around the world Automate semiautomatic business process and manual tasks

Table 1.3

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Types of Information Systems

Information Systems Inside an Organization

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Types of Information Systems

Information Systems Among Organizations

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Types of Information Systems

Breadth of Support of Information Systems

Functional area information systems

Enterprise resource planning systems

Transaction processing systems

Inter-organizational information systems

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Types of Information Systems (continued)

Support for Organizational Employees

Office automation systems

Business intelligence systems

Expert systems

Dashboards

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1.3 How Does IT Impact Organizations?

IT reduces the number of middle managers.

IT changes the manager’s job.

Will IT eliminate jobs?

IT impacts employees at work.

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Ergonomic Products

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Enabling People with Disabilities to Work with Computers

Computer solutions available to

Visually-impaired users

Hearing-impaired users Motor-impaired users

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1.4 Importance of Information Systems to Society

IT Affects Our Quality of Life

Robot Revolution on the Way

Improvements in Healthcare

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The Robot Revolution

Honda ASIMO robothttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8UeT9r4cmg

See video of Big Dog robot in action

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The Robot revolution (continued)

• Industrial Robots

See video of warehouse robots at work

• Telepresence Robots

See video of telepresence robot in action

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Improvements in Health Care

See video of the pill cam in action

See video of Laerdal Sim Man in action

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