Lesson 12 A Introduction to Computers Information System

Information System A mechanism that helps people collect, store, organize and use information home

The Three Components of Information Systems Storage space Information handling procedures Rules governing information

Types of Information Systems Office automation Transaction processing Decision support Management information system (MIS)

Information Systems (IS) Department The department responsible for creating and maintaining information systems in

Examples of IS Department’s Responsibilities System design and planning Information generation Custom reporting Hardware

IS Department Members Chief information officer (CIO) Computer scientists Technical analysts, also known as

IS Department Members continued Online help authors Procurement specialists, also known as purchasing agents

IS Department Members continued System or network administrators, also called system managers or network

Lesson 12 A The Basics of Information Systems

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Lesson 12 A Introduction to Computers

Information System A mechanism that helps people collect, store, organize and use information home

The Three Components of Information Systems Storage space Information handling procedures Rules governing information usage home

Types of Information Systems Office automation Transaction processing Decision support Management information system (MIS) Expert home

Information Systems (IS) Department The department responsible for creating and maintaining information systems in a company home

Examples of IS Department’s Responsibilities System design and planning Information generation Custom reporting Hardware and software installation and maintenance Cost control Help desk support home

IS Department Members Chief information officer (CIO) Computer scientists Technical analysts, also known as systems analysts System programmers Technical writers home

IS Department Members continued Online help authors Procurement specialists, also known as purchasing agents Security administrators Trainers home

IS Department Members continued System or network administrators, also called system managers or network managers E-commerce specialists Database specialists, also called database administrators (DBAs) Hardware maintenance technicians home

Lesson 12 A The Basics of Information Systems