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Navigating Information Age: An Intro to MIS

Gain insights into MIS, information systems, career opportunities, and challenges presented in the digital era from a comprehensive course. Explore the role of technology in creating business value and enhancing decision-making processes.

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Navigating Information Age: An Intro to MIS

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  1. Intro to MIS – ACSC345 The Information Age in which We Live Dr. Stephania Loizidou Himona

  2. Overview • Introduction • What is MIS? • IS and Decision Making • IS and Technology • IS and Business • MIS Careers • IS Opportunities and Challenges Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  3. Computer Literacy “To err is human, but to really foul things up requires a computer” - Anonymous Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  4. What is MIS? • Identifying the information that is needed for effective decisionmaking in organizations • Developing information systems to satisfy those needs Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  5. What is MIS? In other words….. “ MIS is using technology to create business value.” Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  6. What do MIS professionals do? BUSINESS MIS TECHNOLOGY Bridge the gap between business and technical minds Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  7. 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 Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  8. Activities in an IS INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT FEEDBACK Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  9. IS and Decision Making Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  10. Managerial Levels • Senior managers: long-range strategic decisions about products and services • Middle managers: Carry out the programs and plans of senior management • Operational managers: monitor the firm’s daily activities Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  11. Data versus Information • To make good decisions, accurate data can be transformed into information. • Information Processing Cycle Input  Process  Output  Storage (Data) (Information) Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  12. Data and Information Data versus Information Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  13. Characteristics of GoodInformation • Subjective Value • Relevant • Timely • Accurate • Meaningful Format • Complete • Accessible Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  14. IS and Technology • Hardware, software, databases, networks and other related components • Computers and other technologies are used to build information systems • What technology should be used? Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  15. Information Systems inBusiness • Functional Areas of Business • Sales and Marketing • Manufacturing / Service • Finance / Accounting • Human Resource • Cross Functional Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  16. Widening Scope of IS Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  17. Careers in MIS • What does it take to succeed? SOFT SKILLS Communication Teamwork Patience Creativity Decision Making TECHNICAL SKILLS Technical Curiosity Problem Solving Analytical Programming Synthesis BUSINESS SKILLS! Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  18. Careers in MIS • Project Managers / CIO • System Design • Software Design • Internet • Database • Network / Telecommunications • System Analyst Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  19. 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 Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  20. IS Opportunities • Increase worker productivity • Enhance decision making • Improve team collaboration • Create business partnerships and alliances • Enhance global competitiveness • Support corporate strategy • Improve quality of goods and services • Rapidly changing technology Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

  21. IS Challenges • Workforce downsizing • Information overload • Employee mistrust • Difficult to build • Security breaches • Rapidly changing technology Dr. S. Loizidou – ACSC345

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