Information System is not just about computer and not just a job for a computer specialist. Information systems the term contains more and need more then only just computing. A computer specialist maybe good at database, administration, networking and other hardware activities but they might not know about managing the information system. So when it comes to managing we are going to need a manager and in this case we need a system manager for linking up the computing and the information system together. So I do not agree with the term that Information systems are too important to be left to computer specialists.
Answer to the Question No-2
The problems are encountered below
Organization—typical problems include:
Outdated/poor business processes
Unsupportive culture and attitudes
Political in-fighting
Changes in the organization’s surrounding environment
Complexity of task
Inadequate resources
Technology—typical problems include:
Insufficient or aging hardware
Outdated software
Inadequate database capacity
Insufficient telecommunications capacity
Incompatibility of old systems with new technology
Rapid technological change
Management—typical problems include:
Lack of employee training
Difficulties of evaluating performance
Legal and regulatory compliance
Work environment
Lack of employee support and participation
Poor or indecisive management
Answer to the Question No-3
UPS is world’s largest package delivering company with lots of assets for. Those are-
Organizational assets:
Supportive organizational culture that values efficiency and effectiveness
Appropriate business model
Efficient business processes
Decentralized authority
Distributed decision-making rights
Strong IS development team
Managerial assets:
Strong senior management support for technology investment and change
Incentives for management innovation
Teamwork and collaborative work environments
Training programs to enhance management decision skills
Management