Computer Science 1032A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: 18 Months, Hal Varian, Gmail

• School: Western University
• Department: Computer Science
• Course: Computer Science 1032A/B
• Professor: Diane Goldstein

Document Summary

Chapter 1: information system and you (computer based) information system. Information system (is): a group of components that interact to produce information. Achieving business goals and objectives: people perform the activities of a business: designing, producing, marketing, and accounting, mis empowers users and businesses to reach their goals. Is must be developed and used for the right reasons (is it worth the investment?) Information and communications technology (ict) sector includes: sector that provides products and services to other industries such as : Retail & manufacturing & insurance & banking: many companies in the ict are reporting increased number of jobs and above average earnings. Today, everybody uses various basic information systems including e-mail, accessing web-pages, using word / Powerpoint / excel software and processors, and instant-messaging. Ictc report writes that additional skills are necessary: ), it has stood the test of time and his trend has been continuing for more than 40 years.