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The document outlines key questions and topics related to Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS), including their definitions, benefits, and the impact of digital transformation. It discusses the components of computer-based information systems, the role of IT in organizations, and the societal effects of increased information technology use. The content serves as a foundational guide for understanding the significance of IS and IT in various contexts.

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Ch01 Guide Questions

The document outlines key questions and topics related to Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS), including their definitions, benefits, and the impact of digital transformation. It discusses the components of computer-based information systems, the role of IT in organizations, and the societal effects of increased information technology use. The content serves as a foundational guide for understanding the significance of IS and IT in various contexts.

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Topic 1 Questions - Chapter 1

Introduction

1) What is the difference between Information technology (IT) and information system (IS)?

Why Should I Study Information Systems?

2) What is Homo Conexus?


3) What is Continuous Computing?
4) What do you mean by Pulling and Pushing Information?
5) Give the three reasons why learn IS and IT.
6) What is digital transformation?
7) What are the eight technologies driving digital transformation?
8) What are the seven benefits of being an informed user of IT?

Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems

9) Differentiate data item, information, and knowledge.


10) What is computer-based information system (CBIS) and its six components? What are the four IT
components?
11) Explain the connections among the six components of CBIS.
12) What is IT Infrastructure?
13) What are IT services?
14) What are the six major capabilities of information systems?
15) What is an application?
16) What is a functional area information system? Give some examples.
17) What are the four major IT Applications in Functional Areas?
18) Describe the two information systems that support the entire organization.
19) What is interorganizational information systems (IOSs)?
20) Describe the two types of interorganizational information system.
21) What are the five types of organizational employees?
22) What are the four different information systems that are designed to meet the needs of different
employees?

How Does IT Impact Organizations?

23) What are the two scenarios where software is impacting every industry?
24) What are the ten industries that are affected by the software disruption?
25) What are the four industries that operate primarily in the physical world and are affected by the
software disruption?
26) What are the four ways on how IT impact organizations?
27) What are the three potential IT impacts on managers?
28) What are the three potential IT impacts on nonmanagerial workers?

Importance of Information Systems to Society

29) What are the four positive societal effects of the increased use of information technology?
30) What are the three negative societal effects of the increased use of information technology?

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