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MIS101

BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS


School of Information Systems
Faculty of Business and Law

WEEK ONE – PART 2


INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
LECTURE OVERVIEW
• Digital Nomads
• Why Should I Study Information Systems:
• The Informed User

• Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems.


• Information System Overview
• I.S. capabilities
• Types of I.S.

• How Does IT Impact Organisations?

• Why Are Information Systems Important to Society?

• What is Digital Literacy? Why is it Important to Information?


DIGITAL NOMADS
“Homo Conexus” – information technology
is deeply embedded in our lives.
Gen Y and Z are the most connected generation
in history.
We can practise continuous computing.
We are surrounded by a personal, movable
information network.
We have the capability to be a Digital Nomad.

Connecting with respect -


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf3jvEg28PA&list=FLdv8domEzeDFPchhXk56V4w&index=2
(via YouTube)
WHY SHOULD I STUDY INFORMATION SYSTEMS?
After all you can comfortably use a
computer or other electronic device
to perform many activities.

You have been ‘surfing the net’


for years.

You feel confident that you can easily


learn to manage any new application
you come across.

The answer: to become the informed user.


THE INFORMED USER
Has an appreciation of information
systems’ functions, goals and
operations.

Understands the dynamics of information


systems and their value to business and
the community.

Can offer considered input to enhance the


management and quality of information
assets.

Maintains an awareness of new


technologies, systems and applications.

To improve productivity, efficiency,


collaboration and teamwork with the view
of improving competitive advantage.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Information Systems is a diverse field which focuses on how to create, develop and maintain a link between
information and communications technology and business.

•Some careers include: •Supply Chain Manager


Business Analyst
•Business Analyst - Accounting
Systems Analyst •Business Systems Analyst
ICT Security Consultant •Chief Information Officer
Information Systems Manager •Computer Systems Auditor

Internet and eCommerce •Database Administrator


•Security Analyst
IT Sales and Marketing
•Project Manager
Production Planner
Purchasing Analyst
INFORMATION SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Data Information Knowledge


COMPUTER-BASED INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Hardware Software Database

Procedures
and
Business
Processes

Network People
Computer-based Information Systems
INFORMATION SYSTEM CAPABILITIES
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 business processes and manual tasks.


INFORMATION SYSTEMS ARE…
A collection of processes, stores, data, people and procedures that all work
together to produce quality information.

An ideal IS, manages the interaction between technology, data, information


and people. They are designed to create, store, manipulate or disseminate
information.
I.T. I.S.
Technology Perspective: Systems Perspective:
• Hardware & Software • Human and computer
development; system interactions;
• Communication • Information creation;
networks; • Dissemination, Analysis;
• Tech infrastructure; • Soft skills – manage
• Programming. relationships.
TYPES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Information systems inside an organisation.
TYPES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Information systems among organisations.
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;
TYPES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Support for organisational employees:

 Office automation systems;


 Business intelligence systems;
 Expert systems;
 Dashboards;
HOW IS CAN IMPACT AN ORGANISATION?
IS reduces the number of middle managers.

IS changes the manager’s job.

Will IS eliminate jobs?

IS impact employees at work.

IS provides future business opportunities.

New ways to do meaningful things, many yet to be invented.


INFORMATION SYSTEMS AT WORK
◦ See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5LKXO9aCTc (via YouTube)

Industrial warehouse robotic system:


◦ See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWsMdN7HMuA of warehouse robots at
work (via YouTube)

System in action:
◦ See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ22wi-nyfg of robot in action (via YouTube)
IMPORTANCE OF INFO SYSTEMS TO SOCIETY
Information systems affect our quality of life.

Freedom to access vast amounts of information.

Provides new ways to interact in business and get things done.

Deliver new opportunities, which are not yet invented.

Enables us to share, exchange ideas, collaborate and communicate


synchronously and asynchronously.

The robot revolution and healthcare (see textbook)


DIGITAL LITERACY
Digital information is a representation of data.

Literacy is the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about
the written word.

Digital literacy is the ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate and create
information using a range of digital technologies.

Our goal is to learn how to effectively:


◦ Find;
◦ Use;
◦ Summarise;
◦ Evaluate;
◦ Create; to,
◦ Communicate information and develop knowledge while using digital
technologies.
OTHER DIGITAL LITERACIES
Five types of literacies encompassed as digital literacy:

1. Photo-visual literacy;

2. Reproduction literacy;

3. Branching literacy;

4. Information literacy;

5. Socio-emotional literacy.
DIGITAL LITERACY
Information found on the Internet can sometimes be problematic.

It is always important for the information professional to validate information found


during a search, whether this results from printed or electronic sources.

However, the information found in reference books and other printed materials in
public libraries has usually undergone a rigorous editorial process. Thus some of
the validation of information has already taken
place through the selection process.
DIGITAL LITERACY
Searching for information.

Not just a Google search:


◦ #1 on the list is not necessarily the best resource (Wikipedia – usually
opinion, no verifiable Peer Review process applied).
◦ Refine and redefine your search criteria
◦ Utilise other search engines and information resources (see Deakin Library)
◦ Compare and contrast resources
◦ Ask a Librarian, it’s their job and they are very happy to assist you 

You need to consider information resources broadly:


◦ Use the library resources
◦ Is the resource and information reputable?
◦ Is the information just opinion, or biased?
◦ Can the information be similarly verified from a number of other and
different
DIGITAL LITERACY
Wait … if it’s on the Internet, surely it must be true …?

This is not the case with Internet sites. Individuals or organisations can,
at almost negligible cost, upload information to websites which are
then accessible throughout the World. Such sites may present
information which is out of date, biased to one point of view or just
plain wrong.

So all information found on the Internet must be critically evaluated.


This is an important role for the information professional. Non-
specialists are less likely to query the information found on the
Internet - perhaps they assume that it has been vetted in some way,
just like the reference books in our libraries.

Don’t assume anything.


DEAKIN LIBRARY
Learn to use the library resources:

Explore Deakin Library http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeVlDYlagVs (via YouTube)

Learn to use the Deakin Library http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgUlsCYIpbI (via


YouTube)

Now … go and take a guided Library Tour at your campus.


 Make friends with your local librarian, they are a great
information resource. 
SCHOLARLY INFORMATION
Academic and scholarly information and resources.

It is likely that at some point in your studies you will be asked to find
or use ‘scholarly’, ‘peer reviewed’ or ‘refereed’ journal articles.

What is a scholarly journal article?


◦ Articles written by researchers or scholars in the discipline.
◦ Specialised discipline terminology or jargon used.
◦ Articles are often peer reviewed.
◦ Most articles are preceded by an Abstract and followed by a
comprehensive list of References.
SCHOLARLY INFORMATION
Academic and scholarly information and resources.

What is peer reviewed/refereed article?


◦ This type of article has been evaluated and recommended for
publication by one or more experts in the field. Reviewers consider
such factors as:
• The author’s familiarity with current research and commentary;
• Soundness of argument and research methodology;
• Whether the article makes a contribution to the field.

Always be wary of unsubstantiated opinion, speculation and always double-


check the sources.

Scholarly resources at Deakin Library


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4UpBG-HmIc&feature=youtu.be (via YouTube)
LECTURE REVISION NOTES - TO DO
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.

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 managers.

6. List three positive and three negative societal effects of the increased use of
information technology.
WHAT TO DO NOW …
Do your homework summaries and quizzes in week one of the portal
READING
1. First Australasian Edition: Gray et al (2015) – Chapter One (p.1-33).
2. U.S. 2nd Edition: Rainer, Prince & Watson (2013) – Chapter One (p.2-36).

TO DO’s
Revision and develop your lecture notes for exam preparation.
Pre-read and attempt this week’s Tutorial.
• Come to class prepared to ask and answer questions.
• Read the Assignment Detail on CloudDeakin under ‘Assessment Tasks’ and
begin planning your research and developing your assignment plan NOW.

Review next week’s lecture notes – “The Internet and Web 2.0”

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