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By,Afsal A A
Faisal HSagar P SVipin G Das
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Information SystemyAn Information system is a set of organizational
procedures that, when executed, provides information tosupport the organization in decision making.
y Information is a tangible or intangible entity that servesto reduce uncertainty about some state or event.
yAnOrganization is a rational coordination of activities
of a group of people for the purpose of achieving somegoal.
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Impact of Information Systemy Uncertainty: One of the major variables influencing
organizational activities is uncertainty. A properinformation system helps to reduce uncertainty.
y Specialization: The information service department ishighly specialized and requires a level of technologicalproficiency on the part of its staff.
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Impact of I S .contdy Coordination: When there is specialization, one task
of management is to coordinate the diverse specialties.
So that the goals of organization are achieved.y Interdependence: The information system will sub
connect different departments n such a way that theorganization depend on each other.
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Impact of I S .contdy Flexibility: Flexibility is the ability to adopt when
confronted with ne circumstances. A good information
system creates more flexibility in the organization, bydefend against threats and moves rapidly to takeadvantage of opportunities.
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Creating new types of organizations
y Information technology has often been used toreinforce existing organizational structures.
yA more exciting role for IT is to create a new type oforganizations. Like:
Type 1 Virtual Organizations
Type 2 Negotiated Agreement Organizations
Type 3 Traditional Organizations withElectronic Components
Type 4 Electronic Conglomerates
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1. Virtual Organizations
yOrganizations have no recognizable structures.They are created as adhoc agreements amongthe party.
2. Negotiated Agreement
Organizations
Organizations are created through negotiableagreements and electronic communications.
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3. Traditional Organizations with
Electronic ComponentsyCloser to a notion of traditional organizations.It has substituted electronic components for
more familiar parts of the organization.
4. Electronic conglomerates
Here a firm extends its influence and possibledominance through electronics withoutadding to its own organization.
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Changes in Organization Strategies
yAc r rati ca c a e its strate iesra atically y eci i a c eti
alter atives f r e ve t res.
y evels f i te rati f I i Or a izatitrate ies:
Levels Primary Objective Secondary Effect
Independent Operational Efficiency Managerial informationPolicyFormulation
Aid repetitive decisionmaking
Better understanding of problemdynamics
PolicyExecution
Offer new products,markets, directions.
Change the decision makingprocess, alternatives considered
and evaluation criteria.
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Some generic strategies1. Low cost production
2. Product differentiation
3. Focus on market niche4. Technological incorporation on products and
services
5. Technological tie ups with other organization
6. Changes in organizational functioning
7. Integrate technology for future development(R&D)
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Thank you