To fully understand information systems, you must understand the broader organization, management, and information technology dimensions of systems (see Figure 1. 5 ) and their power to provide solutions to challenges and problems in the business environment. We refer to this broader understanding of information systems, which encompasses an understanding of the management and organizational dimensions of systems as well as the technical dimensions of systems, as information systems literacy. Computer literacy, in contrast, focuses primarily on knowledge of information technology.

The field of management information systems (MIS) tries to achieve this broader information systems literacy. MIS deals with behavioral issues as well as technical issues surrounding the development, use, and impact of information systems used by managers and employees in the firm. Let’s examine each of the dimensions of information systems—organizations, management, and information technology.

​To fully understand information systems, you must understand the broader organization, management, and information technology dimensions of systems (see Figure 1. 5 ) and their power to provide solutions to challenges and problems in the business environment. We refer to this broader understanding of information systems, which encompasses an understanding of the management and organizational dimensions of systems as well as the technical dimensions of systems, as information systems literacy. Computer literacy, in contrast, focuses primarily on knowledge of information technology.The field of management information systems (MIS) tries to achieve this broader information systems literacy. MIS deals with behavioral issues as well as technical issues surrounding the development, use, and impact of information systems used by managers and employees in the firm. Let’s examine each of the dimensions of information systems—organizations, management, and information technology.  Read More

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