Importance of the functions of the information system and types of users
The software with which data can be organized and analyzed is referred to as an information system. The system converts raw data to usable information, and this, in turn, aids the decision-making process (Ives & Learmonth, 1984). The creators are the group of people who are responsible for identifying various needs of the business and they also involved in re-designing the computer-based systems. Similarly, the programmer writes the computer code and develops the systems. After understanding the complexity of the processes, they work alongside a team. Other group of experts is involved in the administration process and ensures the day-to-day operations. For instance, the computer operator ensures the running of large computers by keeping it up-to-date and securing the physical environment. The database administrators are responsible for managing organization’s database and consult with the system analysts to understand project requirements.
Identifying the importance of placing information systems
The placement of information systems within a business ensures consistency of financial as well as organizational data. Nowadays, almost every industry depends on data, and the reliability and accuracy of the workflow can be ensured using the software. Information should be accurate, and with better planning, it would be easier to reach the desired results. Again, businesses focusing on new methods can ensure its survival in the market and can also function effectively after meeting the customers demand (Adeoti‐Adekeye, 1997). The organizational decision-making process can be simplified as these systems can assist the management to make better decisions.
Types of users
It is vital to consider another group of people referred to as the “users” of the information system. The users are composed of a large majority, and they are supposed to learn the correct usage of information systems (Palmquist & Kim, 1998). For instance, the innovators are the type of users who adopt new forms of technology and take risks. Their risk tolerance levels are high. Secondly, the early adopters are capable of influencing the opinions of a vast majority of users. These types of users are choosy before making an adoption choice, unlike the innovators. The early majority is another group of users who are comparatively slower while adopting a new technology. The late majority refers to the category of users who tend to adopt the innovative technology with skepticism and doubt. Their social status is below average and possesses little financial liquidity. They stay in touch with early as well as the late majority. They tend to show minimal opinion leadership. The last group of individuals is referred as laggards. The laggards tend to adopt the innovative technology at last, and they never know any opinion leadership. They are averted to the agents of change, and their social status is one of the lowest in comparison to other types of users. Similarly, the financial liquidity is low as well. The above-mentioned categories of users have been divided based on the types of adopters, and the IT team works on identifying the suitable types of users while implementing a new system.
References
Adeoti‐Adekeye, W. B. (1997). The importance of management information systems. Library Review.
Ives, B., & Learmonth, G. P. (1984). The information system as a competitive weapon. Communications of the ACM, 27(12), 1193-1201.
Palmquist, R. A., & Kim, K. S. (1998). Modeling the users of information systems: Some theories and methods. The reference librarian, 28(60), 3-25.