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Chapter 1 Information Systems: An Overview l e a r n i n g o u t c o m e s LO1 Discuss common applications of computers and information systems. LO2 Explain the differences between computer literacy and information literacy. LO3 Define transaction processing systems. LO4 Define management information systems. LO5 Describe the four major components of an information system. LO6 Discuss the differences between data and information. MIS, Chapter 1 ©2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 2 Chapter 1 Information Systems: An Overview l e a r n i n g o u t c o m e s (cont’d.) LO7 Explain the importance and applications of information systems in functional areas of a business. LO8 Discuss how information technologies are used to gain a competitive advantage. LO9 Explain the Five Forces Model and strategies for gaining a competitive advantage. LO10 Review the IT job market LO11 Summarize the future outlook of information systems. MIS, Chapter 1 ©2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 3 Chapter 1 Information Systems: An Overview Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life • Computers and information systems are all around you – Online classes – Grading – Grocery and retail – PDA and smartphones – Internet • “Information systems” versus “information technology” MIS, Chapter 1 ©2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 4 Chapter 1 Information Systems: An Overview A New Era of Marketing: YouTube YouTube is a popular video sharing service that can be used as a marketing tool. The following are examples of corporations that are using YouTube to promote their products and services: • Quiksilver • Ford Models • University of Phoenix Online • The Home Depot • Nikefootball MIS, Chapter 1 ©2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 5 Chapter 1 Information Systems: An Overview Computer Literacy and Information Literacy • Computer literacy – Having skills in using productivity software • Information literacy – Understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence • Business intelligence (BI) – Provides historical, current, and predictive views of business operations and environments – Gives organizations a competitive advantage in the marketplace MIS, Chapter 1 ©2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 6
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