ISYS111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Computer Terminal
17 Jun 2018
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Information Technology (IT) relates to any computer-based tool that
people use to work with information and to support the information and
information-processing needs of an organisation.
An Information System (IS) collects, processes, stores, analyses and
disseminates information for a specific purpose. In this introductory chapter,
you will learn how IT has transformed modern organisations and the
significant impact of IT on individuals and societies, the global economy and
our physical environment.
a) Are you an informed user?
The definition of ‘informed user’ is someone who is knowledgeable about
information systems and information technology.
What are the things you know about the Internet? What do you do when you
on the Internet?
In today's business, computers are heavily used.
For example:
An ATM machine at a bank is really a computer terminal and so are the self-
check-in terminals at airports.
b) Benefits of being an informed user of Information Systems.
Being an informed user helps users to understand what information systems
can do so that they can make better decisions about how to apply this
technology in the business world. Employees can make a better contribution
to their work (and home) environment when they understand what the
technology can do for them.
Being able to recommend an aspect of information systems that may not have
been introduced in the past will make a new graduate a more valuable asset to
an organisation.
The rapid changes in social media and the newer security threats and changes
in privacy legislation mean that keeping up with technology is very difficult in
today’s fast-paced, constantly changing technological world. Knowing about
the technology and where to find information is critical to keeping up with
that technology.
c) IT offers career opportunities.
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