CHAPTER 1

BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BUSINESS IT)

IT: use of computer-based information systems

Most important part of system is people

Computers are possible because of humans

End-user: person using computer

Core competency: strong knowledge of knowing how something works

Businesses need this to be at an advantage

Attitude: think of technology as a TOOL (not mystery) with limited boundaries of the imagination

Fearless, not reckless

Frustrated is apart of learning process

Humility to find out how something can be done more efficiently

Critical thinking- considering all outcomes

Best practice: finding out how to get the best outcome

Don't want to memorize everything for when you have to think on your own

Application: practical use and expected outcome

People: best resources

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