Organizational dimension of information systems

Organizational dimension of information systems

• Organizational dimension of information systems
• Hierarchy of authority, responsibility
• Senior management
• Middle management
• Operational management
• Knowledge workers
• Data workers
• Production or service workers

• Perspectives on Information Systems

• Management Information Systems
• Chapter 1 Information Systems in Global Business Today

• Perspectives on Information Systems

• Management Information Systems
• Chapter 1 Information Systems in Global Business Today

• Business organizations are hierarchies consisting of three principal levels: senior management, middle management, and operational management. Information systems serve each of these levels. Scientists and knowledge workers often work with middle management.

• Figure 1-6

• Levels in a Firm

Organizational dimension of information systems (cont.)

• Organizational dimension of information systems (cont.)
• Separation of business functions
• Sales and marketing
• Human resources
• Finance and accounting
• Manufacturing and production
• Unique business processes
• Unique business culture
• Organizational politics

• Perspectives on Information Systems

• Management Information Systems
• Chapter 1 Information Systems in Global Business Today

Management dimension of information systems

• Management dimension of information systems
• Managers set organizational strategy for responding to business challenges
• In addition, managers must act creatively:
• Creation of new products and services
• Occasionally re-creating the organization organizational restructuring

• Perspectives on Information Systems

• Management Information Systems
• Chapter 1 Information Systems in Global Business Today