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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Systems (MIS)
Information is critical
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primary way of doing business
- Mark Zuckerberg
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Fundamentals forces changes technology
How will MIS affect?
“Rapid technological change and increased international competition place the spotlight
on the skills and preparation of the workforce, particularly the ability to adapt to
changing technology and shifting demand. Shifts in the nature of organizations . . . favor
strong nonroutine cognitive skills.”
What does it take to succeed?
BUSINESS SKILLS!
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The bottom line?
It will give you the background you need to assess, evaluate, and apply
emerging information systems technology to business.
It can give you the ultimate in job security—marketable skills—by helping you
learn abstraction, systems thinking, collaboration, and experimentation.
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What do MIS professionals do?
BUSINESS
MIS
TECHNOLOGY
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Objectives of MIS
Characteristics of MIS
Schematic view of MIS
IS and Decision Making
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