INFS1602 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Digital Revolution, Fundamental Interaction, Technological Change

• School: UNSW, UNSW Sydney
• Department: Information Systems
• Course: INFS1602
• Professor: Chona Ryan

Document Summary

1. 1: why is introduc tion to mis the most important class in the business. Evolution of digital technology has fundamentally altered businesses and become a primary driver of corporate profitability. The key to understanding how businesses will be affected by digital evolution is understanding the forces pushing the evolution of these new digital devices. The table below highlights the fundamental forces changing technology. This is the most imp ortant class in the business school. Future business professionals need to be able to assess, evaluate, and apply emerging information technology to business. How can i attain job security: rapid technological change and increased international competition, requires skills and ability to adapt. Favours people with strong non-routine cognitive skills: message: develop strong non-routine cognitive skills. The table below are examples of critical skills needed for non-routine cognition. How can intro to mis help you learn about non-routine skills: abstract reasoning = the ability to make and manipulate models.