Information systems capabilities
Jason Dougherty
University of Phoenix

Information systems capabilities

A wise man once said “He who has the gold, makes the rules” well I think a more accurate saying is the “Who ever controls the information, controls the world”. Information systems are defined as the organized collections of hardware, software, equipment, policies, procedures and people that store, process, control and provide access to information. Everything is done through internet and card transactions these days which is why hackers and identity thieves are the modern day John Dillinger’s. Information is the key, which is why even the smallest start-up companies to the biggest fortune 500 corporations rely so heavily on their information technology people to not only protect the information, but to keep it running smoothly. Information systems can be used in a wide range of applications. Human resources, Marketing, and management are a few departments that utilize these systems to maximize output and growth.
Human resources can effectively use their information system to store, record, and analyze data on employees for upcoming or past trends having to do with moral. Having records on the computer makes them more accessible to both the employer and employee. For timesheets and payroll, it saves hours of time of figuring paychecks, taxes and other contributions. Human resources is sort of like the mediator between management and the employee so having more information and implementing that information correctly can make the whole communication process go a lot smoother. Marketing departments live and die by the information systems that they use. One might compile information on a prospective client for a time, gather statistics, financials, and things learned in negotiations to find the best way to approach that client and selling themselves as