After Week 6 of INTRICT

This week on INTRICT...

Monday (June 30, 2008):

We've learned in class that an Information System a.k.a. I.S. have six parts. These are the:

Software

Hardware

Data

People

Procedures/Processes

Network

Basically, a system is composed of these units that work together in order to achieve a specific goal. The key or essential part of an I.S. is the network since it is that I.S. part which allows all the components of an I.S. to work together. Not to mention, the direct aim of an I.S. is to provide more accurate information at any place and at any time when needed by individuals, groups, or enterprises.

Also, I've learned this day that I'm at that stage of still not knowing how to perform and do specific tasks in the ICT field and still not knowing the possibilities of an ICT professional can do. As I go through this course, I must be well thought about ICT since, just like an effect to a non-well thought organization, I cannot do things well or even cannot finish anything at all, most especially opportunities if I am not well thought with ICT.

Wednesday (July 2, 2008):

There are four components that pertains to the importance of development and implementation of an information system in an organization. These are:

Internal improvement in the conduct of operations. Every company can encounter the rising of their sales as well as the increasing of their customers. Because of this, every company should respond quickly in their operations since if not, there will be a major chaos and confusion on handle their operations well once a factor like peaking of sales pops up.

Internal connection of problems hampering the operations. There are also problems in companies that hinder quality operations like too much inventory. When companies have too much inventory, they have a tendency to lose more of their commodities and services. Not only that, it can also happen monthly; losing not just a specific amount but more. Another problem that companies can encounter is that payments are not recorded or tallied with their sales records. This will then lead to lost of quality information regarding the sales performance of the company, so if this happens, how can the company improve the next time around? Losing track of the sales is a major headache to companies. And so, an I.S. can provide solutions for these problems.

External mandate. Here's an example: an important factor for more efficient operations is that corporations, companies, and enterprises require electronic communication between them and their respective connections (like buyers, suppliers, etc.). Electronic communication is important to provide faster and more convenient processes and operations between firms that communicate with each other. For instance, a company needs to know their orders from another company, and what better way to track the orders through electronic communication, which can be provided by an I.S.

Strategically determined. Take for example an executive manager who wants to reach a higher population of customers than the normal number. To execute this desire by the executive manager, the whole organization or company should be provided with a proper strategy or plan. Also, that strategy or plan should be a strong one to increase chances of being implemented and to make it a reality in the field of business. To make things happen, an I.S. can help in the planning of the company and also in executing the plan of the company.

*SIGH*

That's all...

I'm really tired now... Really.

REST. I NEED REST. God bless to everyone.