MIS 547 FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS

Explain why knowledge of information systems is important for business professionals and identify five key areas of information systems knowledge. Give examples to illustrate how the business applications of information systems can support a firm’s business processes, managerial decision making, and strategies for competitive advantage. Provide examples of the components of real world information systems. Provide examples of several major types of information systems. Identify several challenges that a business manager might face in managing the successful and ethical development and use of information technology in a business.