MCS 2020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Switching Barriers, Decision Support System, Management System
24 Jan 2013
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Technology is not always associated with computers, software, networks. Technology comes from greek word technologia" which refers to systematic treatment of an art/craft (now usually refers to specific objects-things like tools, machines, appliances, networks or computers. In our usage, technology can refer to: a systematic approach, specific technology, and production of a useful product. Technological determinism-view that technology causes social change and determines cultural value (suggests that technology is autonomous-can be viewed independent of human experience) phones), evolutionary expected(microchips & data storage): sustaining technology-improves upon already existing technology (introduction of search. Slides-improves products, services in radical ways, unexpected, fast movers & fast. Information and technology are key components of information systems. Maybe able to collect vast amounts of detailed information, but if we can"t manipulate the information for our needs, then we"ve gained nothing. Well-designed system needs to consider three components: people, technology, and information (limited system if just focuses on 2/3)
