MIS01 Introto IS - From lecturer: Nguyen Phuong Hoang - Tài liệu tham khảo | Đại học Hoa Sen

Lecture 1
Introduction to Information Systems Objectives
• Identify the reasons why being an informed user of
information systems is important in today’s world.
• Describe the various types of computer-based
information systems in an organization.
• Discuss ways in which information technology can
affect managers and nonmanagerial workers.
• Identify positive and negative societal effects of the
increased use of information technology. • Ref.: Chapter 1
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• The Real World of Information Systems • Opening Case/Clip:
• Lazada: Khám phá robot phân hàng tự động
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcG8C2ApAno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DKrcpa8Z_E
Faculty of In formation Technology Introduction to MIS 3 Information Technology (IT) refers An Information to any computer-based System (IS) tool that people use to collects, stores, work with information and processes, analyzes, to support the information and disseminates and information- information for a processing needs of an specific purpose. organization.
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Why should you study information system?
• Three reasons why you should learn about ISs and ITs: • To become an informed user
• To explore career opportunities in IT
• To take part in managing information resources
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• Informed user: a person knowledgeable about
information systems and information technology
• Benefits more from an organization's IT resources
• Helps enhance IT resources with his/her input
• Recommends new/adapted IT resources
• Keeps up with IT development/updates/security
• Improves overall organizational effectiveness
• Activity: Rate yourself as an informed IT user
• (0 = Know nothing; 10 = Know everything)
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• Career opportunities in IT:
• IT is vital to the operation of modern businesses
the demand for IT staff is substantial
• Hot job tiles: IT Project Manager (PM), Business
Analyst (BA), Database Administrator (DBA),… • Discuss:
• Which one requires the most experience?
• What skills are required for each position?
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• Managing information resources is a complex task:
• Information systems have significant strategic value to organizations.
• Information systems are expensive to acquire, operate, and maintain.
• Computing resources are located throughout the
organization, requiring collaboration between MIS and functional departments.
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• The changing role of the IS department
• Traditional Functions of the MIS Department
• New Functions of the MIS Department
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