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Course Code: CS101 Course Title: IT For Managers

This document provides an overview of the course "IT for Managers". The course covers topics such as introducing computer systems, what is information, information technology, the benefits of IT, what is a system, components of an information system, developing IS solutions, and management information systems. It defines key terms and provides examples. The document consists of multiple reference sections that define and explain these topics in more detail with definitions, diagrams, and examples. The goal is to help managers understand fundamental IT concepts.

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Course Code: CS101 Course Title: IT For Managers

This document provides an overview of the course "IT for Managers". The course covers topics such as introducing computer systems, what is information, information technology, the benefits of IT, what is a system, components of an information system, developing IS solutions, and management information systems. It defines key terms and provides examples. The document consists of multiple reference sections that define and explain these topics in more detail with definitions, diagrams, and examples. The goal is to help managers understand fundamental IT concepts.

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Course Code: CS101

Course Title: IT for Managers

Lecture / Week No. Lecture 01

Department of Computer Science


Contents

1. Introducing Computer Systems


2. What Is Information?
3. Information Technology
4. Dimension of Information
5. Benefits of IT
6. What is a System?
7. Components of an IS
8. Developing IS Solutions
9. Management Information System (MIS)
Reference No. Topic: Introducing Computer Systems

What is Data?
Definition-1:
“A collection of raw facts that describes a phenomenon”
Examples
Current temperature
Price of a movie rental
Your age etc.

Definition-2:
“A message which source wants to communicate to the receiver”

e.g Text, Voice, Image, movies, Music etc


Reference No. Topic: What Is Information?

Definition:
It has the particular meaning within a specific context.
Every surprising/new thing is information
Reduction of redundancy in data
For example if you are trying to decide what to wear, the
current temperature is information because it is logical
help to your decision.
Knowledge:
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience.
Reference No. Topic: Information Technology

Technology
 A set of tools that enables you to work more efficiently and
effectively with information

 Rationally speaking people and information are the most


important resources within MIS, not Technology

 Most of organizations need all three.


Reference No. Topic: Information Technology

 The branch of Engineering that deals with the use of


Computers and Telecommunications to retrieve,
store and transmit information

 Any computer based tool that people use to work


with information & support the information &
information processing needs of an organization
Information Technology
A set of tools that enables
Facts us to work with information
presented in
Software
a meaningful Hardware •Application software
•Input devices e.g.MS-office S/W, media
fashion. •Output devices software, business software
•Telecommunication •System software e.g.
devices operating system software,
•Storage devices utility software

Personal Computers
Wireless Networks
Satellites
Cellular technology
videoconferencing
Internet
Reference No. Topic: Information Technology

Technical definition:

“The capability to electronically input, process,


store, output, transmit, and receive data and
information, including text, graphics, sound, and
video, as well as the ability to control machines of
all kinds electronically.”

1. Support Business Processes and Operations


2. Support Decision Making
3. Support Business Strategies for Competitive Advantage
Reference No. Topic: Dimension of Information

Personal
Time:- Access to info when you need it and information
that describes the time period you are considering

Location:- Access to information no matter where you are

Form:- Information in a form that is most usable and


understandable and information that is free of errors
e.g Audio, Text, Video, Animation, Graph, Defective
products etc
Reference No. Topic: Dimension of Information

Organizational

Information Flows:- Up, Down, Horizontal, inward/outward

{(Strategies, goals, directives), (Current State of the Organization),


(Relation b/w Functional unites and work teams), (Customers, Suppliers,
Partners)}
What Information Describes:-

• Internal (specific operational aspects)


• External (Surrounding environment)
• Objective (Something known)
• Subjective (Something unknown)
Reference No. Topic: Benefits of IT
Reference No. Topic: What is a System?

A system is…
a. A set of interrelated components
b. With a clearly defined boundary
c. Working together
d. To achieve a common set of objectives
e. By accepting inputs and producing outputs
f. In an organized transformation process
Reference No. Topic: Basic Functions of a System

Input
Capturing and assembling elements that enter the
system to be processed
Processing
Transformation process that converts input into
output
Output
Transferring transformed elements to their ultimate
destination
Reference No. Topic: What is an Information System?

An organized combination of…


• People
• Hardware and software
• Communication networks
• Data resources
• Policies and procedures
This system…
collects, processes, stores, analyzes, and disseminates
information in an organization
Data Process Calculations
Collect Produce
And
Inputs Outputs
Instructions Transform
Reports
Store
Reference No. Topic: Components of an IS
Reference No. Topic: Developing IS Solutions
Reference No. Topic: IS---Examples

• Online bill payment system at a bank

• A support website of a product

• Computer system used to process orders


for a business
Reference No. Topic: Management Information System (MIS)

Technical definition:

“MIS deals with the planning for,


development, management, and use of
information technology tools to help people
perform all tasks related to information
processing and management.”
Reference No. Topic: What Makes Information Useful?

• It is accurate • It is relevant
• Free of errors • Applies to the issue under
study
• It is complete • It is timely
• Includes everything • Available when needed
needed
• It is verifiable
• It is flexible • Basis for results can be
• Can be viewed in various traced
ways
• It is accessible
• It is reliable • All those who need the
• Results are always information can get to it
consistent • It is secure
• Free from contamination
(accidental or deliberate)
Reference No. Topic: Measuring IT Success

Efficiency
Minimize cost, time, and use of information resources
Effectiveness
• Support business strategies
• Enable business processes
• Enhance organizational structure and culture
• Increase customer and business value
Reference No. Topic: Where Computers Are Used:

• Education
• Retailing
• Energy
• Agriculture
• Health and Medicine
• Robotics
Reference No. Topic: IT In Support of Business
• IT is embedded in every functional domain
– Finance
– Purchasing
– Sales
– Warehouse
– Production
– Human Resource
– Planning
– Executive Levels
– Others
• Technology has spawned many new businesses
– Online Shopping
– Ride Hailing
– Room renting
Reference No. Topic: IT In Support of Business

Operational Excellence

 Within the context of efficiency


 Doing things right
 In the least amount of time
 At the least expense
 With the fewest numbers of errors
 Optimizing the use of resources
References / Resources

• All material is taken from text/reference books mentioned in course outline


Introduction to Computers By Perter Norton

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