The field of information system encompasses many complex technologies, abstract behavioral concepts and specialized applications in several business and non-business areas.
Information System Framework
The field of information system encompasses
many complex technologies, abstract behavioral concepts and specialized
applications in several business and non-business areas.
The figure above illustrates a useful
conceptual framework that organizes the knowledge presented and outlines what
needs to be known about information systems, i.e. five areas of IS knowledge,
viz.
Foundation Concepts
Information Technologies
Business Applications
Development Processes
Management Challenges
Management Challenges in E-Business Enterprise
Today most of the business organizations are
using internet technology, network and wireless technology for improving the
business performance measured in terms of cost, efficiency, competitiveness and
profitability. They are using e- commerce and e-business solutions. But the
actual challenges to be faced are convoluted using the process of Management
Information Systems.
Competing with Information Technology
Information systems can play several strategic
roles in business. The Internet, intranets, extranets, and other Internet-based
technologies can be used strategically for E-Business and E-Commerce that
provide a competitive advantage. A key strategic use of Internet technologies
is to build an E-Business which develops its business value by making customer
value its strategic focus. IT is a key ingredient in reengineering business
operations, by enabling radical changes to business processes that dramatically
improve their efficiency and effectiveness. IT can be strategically used to
improve the quality of business performance. A business can use IT to help it
become an agile company that can respond quickly to changes in its environment.