Eduvos IS W1 Long Questions

Identify two key management responsibilities in implementing successful information systems.

Answer explanation

Managers of the business functions most affected by the new information system have a key responsibility to ensure that the people, processes, and human structure components are fully addressed.

State three reasons why organizations employ the Leavitt's Diamond model to introduce new systems into the workplace.

Answer explanation

An organization's information system operates within a context of people, technology infrastructure, structure, and processes

Organizations use this model to introduce new systems into the workplace in a manner that lowers stress, encourages teamwork, and increases the probability of a successful implementation.

Describe four fundamental information system types based on their sphere of influence

Answer explanation

personal information system- information systems that improve the productivity of individual users in performing stand-alone tasks. word-processing, presentation, time management, and spreadsheet software.

workgroup information system- supports teamwork and enables people to work together effectively, whether team members are in the same location or dispersed around the world. instant messaging software, electronic conferencing software, and collaboration software used to move groups through the steps of a process toward their goals.

enterprise information system- used to meet organization-wide business needs and typically shares data with other enterprise applications used within the organization. logistics, manufacturing, human resources, marketing and sales, order processing, accounting, inventory control, customer relationship management, and other essential business functions.

interorganizational information system- enables the sharing of information across organizational boundaries. provides benefits such as lower costs, reduced manual effort, and decreased time to conduct business

Identify four benefits of creating a strategic plan

What Is Competitive Advantage?

Answer explanation

Competitive advantage refers to the factors or attributes that allow a given company to produce more affordable or higher quality services or products than its competitors.

How Competitive Advantage Works, how to create that advantage?

Answer explanation

To create a competitive advantage, a business must provide a clear benefit to its target market that's better than what the competition offers.

How does an organizational system increase the value of its resources

What are the characteristics/skills of a successful information systems worker?

Answer explanation

Capability to analyze large amounts of structured and unstructured data

 

Ability to design and build applications for mobile devices

Traditional programming and application development skills

Technical support expertise

Project management skills

Knowledge of networking and cloud computing

Ability to audit systems and implement necessary security measures

Web design and development skills

Knowledge of data center operations

What are some of the roles you will undertake as an Information systems graduate?

Answer explanation

1. Chief Information Officer

2. Software Developer

3. Information Systems Security Analyst

4. Systems Analyst

5. Programmer

6. Web Developer

7. Business Analyst

Briefly Discuss the concept of shadow IT