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James A. Senn's Information Technology, 3 Edition
James A. Senn's Information Technology, 3 Edition
Senn’s
Information Technology, 3rd Edition
Chapter 1
Information Technology:
Principles, Practices, and
Opportunities
• Helping People
• Solving Problems
– Problem: A perceived difference between an
existing condition and a desired condition.
– Problem Solving: The process of recognizing a
problem, identifying alternatives for solving it,
and successfully implementing the chosen
solution.
• Education
• Training
• Entertainment
• Shipping
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The Principles of Information Technology
Information Technology Is All Around Us,
Improving Our Lives (Continued)
• Paperwork
• Agriculture
• Journalism
• Energy
• Sports
• To Safeguard