IS 312- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 45 pages long!)

• School: CSUN
• Department: Accounting and Information Systems
• Course: IS 312
• Professor: Christopher G Jones

Document Summary

Retyped powerpoint chapter 1: introduction to information systems: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is important in today"s world. Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an organization. Discuss ways in which information systems technology can affect managers and non-managerial workers. Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased use of information technology. 1. 1 why should i study information systems: Reasons why you should be an informed user : You will benefit more from your organization"s it applications because you will understand what is behind those applications. Your input can enhance your organization"s it applications. As you enter the workforce you can assist in selecting the it applications your organization will use. You will be aware of both new information technologies and rapid developments in existing technologies. If you are entrepreneurial minded, you can start to use it to start your won business.