The document discusses the significance of computer-based information systems for managers, emphasizing that these systems are often tailored for specific purposes rather than being standard tools. It highlights the disconnect between managers and the development of decision support systems, affecting their effectiveness. The content also includes questions related to the importance of information systems and the resources that support them.

1. ow Effective Managers Use Information Systems Advances in computer-based information
technology in recent years have led to a wide variety of systems that managers are now using to
make and implement decisions. Largely, these systems have been developed from scratch for
specific purposes and differ significantly from standard electronic data processing systems. Too
often, unfortunately, managers have little say in the development of these decision support
systems at the same time, nonmanagers who do develop them have a limited view of how they
can be used. Moreover, the difference between success and failure is the extent to which
managers can use the system to increase their effectiveness within their organizations.
QUESTION 1 (30 MARKS) 1.1 Critically discuss why Information Systems are important to an
organisation. (20 Marks) 1.2 Explain the Five resources that support information systems. (10
Marks