a. IS can be defined technically as a set of inter-related components that collect, process,
store and retrieve and distribute information to support decision making, coordination and
control in an organization.
b. Two types of manager required: -
i. The Information manager is responsible for the process of identifying, defining, acquiring,
storing, processing, protecting and distributing both data and information.
ii. The Information Systems manager must understand individual managers‘ information
needs, the value of the information that is required, and must be able to design and provide
the appropriate supporting information, communications and technological system the
organization requires.
c. Lifelong learning:- As organizations change very quickly, so do their information needs. At
the same time the range of computer H/W, S/W and communication techniques changes
just as rapidly. To cope with these moving sands of organization and technology, requires a
good knowledge of existing tools and techniques, awareness of future developments, an
open mind to change and an ability to be a flexible and creative problem solver.
gregorymasila answered the question on February 15, 2018 at 16:29
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