1. CHAPTER 1 The Modern Organization in the Global, Web-Based Environment

2. CHAPTER OUTLINE Information Systems: Concepts and Definitions IT as an Enabler in Globalization Why Are Information Systems Important to You? 2

3. Information Systems: Concepts and Definitions 3 What is an information system (IS)? Why do organizations use information systems?  Business Processes Information System is a technology- independent concept

4. IS Concepts and Definitions (cont.) IT Architecture – a high-level map of the information assets of an organization  e.g., a travel agency 4

5. IS Concepts and Definitions (cont.) 5

6. IT as an Enabler in Globalization IT enables us to connect, compute, communicate, collaborate, and compete everywhere and any time Operates without regard to time, distance, and language Best represented by the Internet and the World Wide Web 6

7. The Stages of Globalization (From Thomas Friedman in The World is Flat ) Globalization 1.0 (from 1492 to 1800) Globalization 2.0 (from 1800 to 2000) Globalization 3.0 (from 2000 to the present) 7

8. Thomas Friedman’s Ten Flatteners Fall of the Berlin Wall Netscape goes public Development of work-flow software Uploading (Web 2.0) Outsourcing Offshoring Supply Chaining Insourcing Informing The Steroids 8

9. Why Are Information Systems Important to You? Information systems and information technologies are integral to your lives Information systems are used by all functional areas in an organization Information systems offer career opportunities 9

10. Occupations with the Most Job Openings: Bachelor’s Degree 10 Source: CollegeBoard

11. 11 Career Opportunities in IS and Related Fields National Averages