DIZON, Kyla C.

BSAIS- 4D PrE 7

1) Of the five primary components of an information system (hardware, software, data, people,
process) which do you think is the most important to the success of a business organization?
Write your answer to this question that includes an example from your personal experience to
support your answer.

-Well basically for me it’s the people. Most operational systems and procedures depend heavily
on people. The degree and scope of system output are frequently controlled by knowledge,
abilities, and attitudes. High-performance business systems require people who are the
appropriate fit for their professions, just as a stereo requires the proper component parts to
function properly. Like few days ago, in my work station, the computer I’am using had problem
with its internet connection. So what I did is I call someone from the IT Department because he is
the one knowledgeable with the problem.

2) We all interact with various information systems every day: at the grocery store, at work, at
school, even in our cars (at least some of us). Make a list of the different information systems you
interact with every day. See if you can identify the technologies, people, and processes involved
in making these systems work.

 Internet Connection- the most beneficial information right now in my daily life. In line
with this I can access different applications that I can use specifically with my study.
 Microsoft Offices- I used this to create documents, make presentations, and most
especially allow me to access different folders that is beneficial now in an online class set
up.

3) Do you agree that we are in a post-PC stage in the evolution of information systems? Some
people argue that we will always need the personal computer, but that it will not be the primary
device used for manipulating information. Others think that a whole new era of mobile and
biological computing is coming. Do some original research and make your prediction about what
business computing will look like in the next generation.

Despite the fact that I can see how we would think this way, I can't say that I entirely go along.  
The PC era is ended if we only use computers to browse the internet, check email, watch movies,
and play games. The new standard is using tablets and cellphones.
However, the truth is that the primary function of computers was not the one that PCs took on. Their
major duty was to manipulate/store and work with data. And from this point of view, we can be certain
that they won't ever lose their position.

Let's face it, cellphones and tablets are excellent media consumption tools. Due to their inherent
characteristics as computers, PCs naturally excelled in that position, although creating media and
manipulating data was and will continue to be their major functions for some time. So no, compu ters and
even PCs won't disappear, in my opinion. Instead, they will move slightly from being fun to being useful,
but you can still play some serious games there like no one else.