* Information Systems
PRESENTED BY
PREM LATA MBA-SEM III INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, CENTRE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING, GHAZIABAD
Definitions
Types of Information Systems
Information Systems Vs Information Technology
Expanding Roles of IS
Classification of IS Enterprise Resource Planning Information Systems Development IS as Discipline
Information systems: Opportunities and Challenges
Conclusion
Data
Raw facts such as an employees name and number of hours worked in a week, inventory part numbers or sales orders. Information A collection of facts organized in such a way that they have additional value beyond the value of the facts themselves. Information Data $35,000 12 Units $12,000 J. Jones Western Region $100,000 100 Units 35 Units Data Processing Salesperson: J. Jones Sales Territory: Western Region Current Sales: 147 Units = $147,000
Definitions
Information Systems An information system(IS) is typically considered to be a set of interrelated elements or components that collect(input), manipulate(processes), and disseminate (output) data and information and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an objective.
Open System
Close System
*Types of Information
Systems
1. Informal Information System
2. Formal Information System
* Computer-based Information System
An Information System is an organized combination of people, hardware, software, communication networks and the data resources that collects, transforms and disseminates information in a organization.
*IT Vs IS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Hardware Software Databases are used to build INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Payroll System
Inventory System
Networks
Other related components
Marketing System
Customer Service System
*Expanding Roles of IS
1. Data Processing: 1950s-1960s 2. Management Reporting: 1960s-1970s
3. Decision support: 1970s-1980s
4. Strategic and End User Support: 1980s-1990s 5. Global Internetworking: 1990s-2000s
*Classification of
Information Systems
IS
Operations Support System
Management Support System
Transaction processing systems
Process control systems
Office automation systems
Management information systems
Decision support systems
Executive information systems
1. Operations support systems process data generated by business operations Major categories are: i) Transaction processing systems ii) Process control systems iii) Office automation systems 2. Management Support Systems provide information and support needed for effective decision making by managers Major categories are i) Management Information System
ii) Decision Support Systems iii) Executive Information System
1. Operations Support System
i) Transaction processing systems
Process business exchanges Maintain records about the exchanges Handle routine, yet critical, tasks Perform simple calculations
ii) Process control systems monitor and control industrial processes. iii) Office automation systems automate office procedures and enhance office communications and productivity.
2. Management support systems provide information and support needed for effective decision making by managers Major categories are:
i)
Management information systems
Routine information for routine decisions Operational efficiency Use transaction data as main input Databases integrate MIS in different functional areas
ii) Decision Support System
Interactive support for non-routine decisions or problems
End-users are more involved in creating a DSS than an MIS
iii) Executive information systems provide critical information tailored to the information needs of executives
Other categories a) Expert systems b) End user computing systems c) Business information systems d) Strategic information systems
a) Expert Systems are knowledge-based systems that provides expert advice and act as expert consultants to the users.
b) End user computing systems support the direct, hands on use of computers by end users for operational and managerial applications. c) Business information systems support the operational and managerial applications of the basic business functions of a firm d) Strategic information systems provide a firm which strategic products, services, and capabilities for competitive advantage.
*Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP)
* Integrated programs that can manage a companys entire set of
business operations
* Often coordinate planning, inventory control, production and
ordering
Information Systems Development
*IS as Discipline
IS is an interdisciplinary field influenced by Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology, Operations Research, Linguistics, Sociology, and Organizational Theory.
*Challenges
1. Workforce downsizing 2. Information overload 3. Employee mistrust
4. Difficult to built
5. Security breaches
*Opportunities
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enhanced global competitiveness Capture market opportunities Support corporate strategy Enhance worker productivity Improve quality of goods and services
*Conclusion
Information Systems are indispensable to the business, industry, academia and any organization to meet the future challenges
