chapter 1 Flashcards
what are the 5 components of a information system
hardware, software, data, procedures, people
what is the most important part of a information system
the people
how do information systems help organizations
they help them achieve their goals and objectives
why is (IS) more important then (IT)
because IS has factors that you cant buy such as components, people and processes that you cant just buy
Ictc 5 occupations that will have a above average growth rate
Computer programmer, Computer and information system manager , Database analyst, Computer engineer, and if you see software engineer that is the one thats not on the list
what should successful business people be able to do ( based of MIS)
innovate the usage of MIS into whatever field they are in
what is a information system
a group of componets typically 5 that interact with each other to produce information
what is the goal of automation
moving work from the human side to the computers
what is MIS and what does it stand for
Management information systems, and it helps businesses achieve their goals
difference between IS and IT
IS is a system of components while IT is the raw tech components of IS
moore’s law
the number of transistors per square inch on a chip doubles every 18 months. computers get smaller and less expensive and better performance
what has happened to the price to performance ratio for computers
it has decreased meaning for a lower cost you get more ( the lower the better)
impact of ICT on GDP
5.1% of the national GDP
ICTC core skills that will be in demand (3)
technical skills, specific technology and industry experience, satisfactory communication and other business skills
ICTC above average growth rate (5)
computer and information system managers computer engineers database analysts and admins computer programmers and media developers graphic arts technicians
