5487 - File - Week 2
5487 - File - Week 2
5487 - File - Week 2
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LEARNING MODULE
FOR
IT 224: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 1
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WEEK 2
COURSE OUTLINE
Information Management generally defined as the harnessing of the information resources and
information capabilities of the organization so that the organization can make use of the information to
improve its efficiency and effectiveness. It is constantly evolving as the technology, ideas, and business
needs change. IM can encompass a cycle of organizational activities: gathering data, analyzing,
categorizing, contextualizing, and achieving (and in some cases, deleting it), in order to support a
business’ needs.
Content:
Objectives:
General Objective
Each chapter in this module contains a major lesson involving the emerging fields that is concerned
with: The infrastructure used to collect, manage, preserve, store, and deliver information in IM. The
units are characterized by continuity, and are arranged in such a manner that the present unit is related
to the next unit. For this reason, you are advised to read this module. After each unit, there are
exercises to be given. Submission of task given will be every Monday during your scheduled class hour.
How do we classify businesses?
Ownership
- Sole proprietorship
- Partnership
- Corporation
Type of Activity
- Merchandising
- Manufacturing
- Service
Objective of IT in Business
“The Objective of information technology systems development in business
is to increase the wealth of shareholders by adding to the growth premium
of their stock.” ---Christopher Gardner
Primary focus of IT must be contributing to profit.
Non-Profit Organization
Non-profit Organizations
- Provide services and/or
- Raise money to provide services
o Non-Profit Sector Members
Charities
Religious Organizations
Schools, Colleges and Universities (some colleges are businesses)
Health care
Associations
o It in Government/Non-Profits
Non-profits cover broad range
- Some indistinguishable from business (national Geographic,
USAA)
- Some effectively have no IT budget (Salvation Army, Habitat
for Humanity)
Government efforts often fall far short of supporting
efficiency/effectiveness
- FAA (air traffic control), IRS
Focus is on efficient and effective attainment of goals (rather than on profit)
What does IT do for business?
Structurally and operationally enable and facilitate information systems &
communications
Traditional IS Classifications:
To do!
How will you classify businesses by ownership structure and activity?
Discuss the contribution of information technology to business.
What are the purpose of information technology in non-profit and
government organizations?
Describe how IT contributes to competitive advantage.
Differentiate information system and information technology.
Cite and describe examples of support systems.
Challenge!