Management Information Systems Chapter 1 Information Systems in Global Business Today Management Information Systems Chapter 1 Information Systems in Global Business Today The Role of Information Systems in Business Today Information Technology Capital Investment Figure 1-1 Information technology investment, defined as hardware, software, and communications equipment, grew from 32% to 51% between 1980 and 2008. Source: Based on data in U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, National Income and Product Accounts, 2008.
In the emerging, fully digital firm
In the emerging, fully digital firm
Significant business relationships are digitally enabled and mediated
Core business processes are accomplished through digital networks
Key corporate assets are managed digitally
Digital firms offer greater flexibility in organization and management
Time shifting, space shifting
Management Information Systems Chapter 1 Information Systems in Global Business Today The Role of Information Systems in Business Today Read the Interactive Session and then discuss the following questions:
What are the advantages of using videoconferencing technologies? What are the disadvantages?
What is telepresence and what sorts of companies are best suited to use it as a communications tool?
What kinds of companies could benefit from using videoconferencing? Are there any companies that might not derive any benefits from this technology?
Virtual Meetings: Smart Management The Role of Information Systems in Business Today Management Information Systems Chapter 1 Information Systems in Global Business Today
