Computer Science 1032A/B Chapter 1: Chapter 1 – Info Systems.docx

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

Document Summary

System components interacting to achieve some purpose. Bridge b/w technology and us: procedures, people. Most complex part of an is; easier to install technology than to get people to use it the right way. Management is development & use of is that help business achieve goals. Key elements: development & use, is, business goals & objectives. Active role: ensure system meets your needs. People perform activities of business: the design, produce, market, account. Mis empowers users to reach goals: exists to assist in meeting the objectives of the business, developed for the right reasons. Does it aid us in our objectives. Information system system of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produce info. Information technology raw technology, hardware/software, data components. The addition of procedures and people make it into is. It alone is not of value w/o the procedures and people. Is includes ppl in the equation, impacts design and implementation.