Introduction
Business managers have the responsibility of assessing benefits of implementing technology in their organizations. Most business managers would consider both benefits and costs of implementing Information Systems during assessment. Benefits are usually considered in terms of cost saved or increased revenue for the organization.
Benefits can be either tangible or intangible. The former is measurable while the latter is not. In most cases, community benefits are usually intangible. On the other hand, individual benefits are usually tangible. This paper will explore the benefits of Information Systems to individuals. Moreover, it will also explore its benefits to the community (Sylvain 1).
Benefits of IS for individual
Business individuals consider benefits in terms of cost saved or increased revenue. This is quite common with business managers who consider implementing information systems in their organizations. Information systems present numerous benefits to individuals. These include automation, cost savings, self-service, decision-making, adaptability, real-time information, custom formats, and custom information, among others.
Business environment requires expedition of activities and accuracy of information. This can only be provided by Information Systems (IS). For instance, a sales manager would see the overall picture for future decision making from sales data. Information Systems provide an individual with custom information, which is essential for decision-making. Information Systems provide an individual with information in custom formats, which is easy to utilize.
This is vital for expedition and coordination purposes. Information Systems also provide individuals with real time information. This is very essential in manufacturing firms since production personnel get real-time information for further actions. This can help in situations that require rapid interventions. For instance, whenever there is mechanical failure, Information Systems converts data into useful information for the individual concerned (Sylvain 1).
Information System is also essential in providing adaptability. This is possible since its individual parts can be upgraded without serious disruptions to activities. This is essential in ensuring continuity of activities even during installations or upgrades. In addition, it provides flexibility required for smooth running of business activities.
Information Systems also reduce errors, this is necessary for making informed decision. In essence, it aids an individual in decision-making. Information System is tailored to provide self-service to customers or employees.
This is important in management of business activities as it reduces tasks that an individual should perform. In addition, Information Systems brings about automation of tasks, which saves time and money for the individual concerned. This happens through reduction on the number of administrative workers thereby saving one on extra wages. Moreover, Information Systems can save on costs through electronic communication and record keeping, among others (Baltzan, Phillips, Lynch, and Blakely 112).
Benefits of IS for community
Information System (IS) is also important to the community. It provides numerous benefits to communities in terms of information sharing, communication, entertainment, learning, self-service, time saving, cost sharing, interaction, automation, adaptability, networking, and community initiatives, among others.
Information System is essential to the community as it provides a platform for sharing information. Through the platform, information can be transferred and shared among community members. This is essential in enabling effective communication within the community.
This is an intangible benefit but of great importance to communities. Moreover, the cost of sharing information between members for a given community from different areas is greatly reduced when Information System is implemented. A business community can share information on goods and services to provide easy understanding and trade. This also saves time since Information Systems is automated.
Moreover, the cost of sharing valuable business information is greatly reduced for the concerned business community. Information System (IS) is important to the community since it can provide the community with a common platform for entertainment/leisure and learning. These benefits are important to any community because technology brings about various advancements that help improve their skills.
Information Systems (IS) also provides the community with flexibility to upgrade and install its system without notable disruptions. This is essential in enabling execution of indispensible activities during upgrades and installations. Moreover, Information System (IS) is important in providing the community with the required information whenever necessary. In addition, it provides error-free information that can help the community in making informed decision.
Information System is important in providing the community worth crucial facilities such as data in healthcare settings, communal settings, and community initiatives. These are important in expediting process of activities within the community.
Effective communication is essential to any given group; Information Systems provide various modes of communication at reduced prices, which saves on the cost of filing, and communication. Information System is therefore necessary for any community for effective communication and sharing of information (Sylvain 1).
Conclusion
Information System is both important to individuals and the community. It provides both sets of people with various tangible and intangible benefits. Community services cannot be offered effectively without use of Information Systems. Information Systems reduces the cost of storing information for use by both individuals and the community.
Moreover, it provides a platform for interaction, sharing and networking between communities and individuals. This is important for smooth execution of activities in businesses. Moreover, it offers self-service, which reduces the cost of production considerably. Information System is essential for provisions of crucial data for healthcare and learning services to the community (Sylvain 1).
Works Cited
Baltzan, Paige, Phillips Amy, Lynch Kathy, and Blakely Peter. Business Driven Information Systems. Sydney: McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2009. Print.
Sylvain, Roy. Tangible Benefits of Information Systems. 2013. Web.