Why Information Systems are Important? Information technology (T)and information systems(Is)have become an essential field in business and organization administrative and management Applying successfully IT/Is can help to improve efficienc丶 Enhance effectiveness Strengthen competitive positionHUANG Lihua, Fudan University Feb., - July., 2005 Why Information Systems are Important? • Information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) have become an essential field in business and organization administrative and management. • Applying successfully IT/IS can help to – improve efficiency – Enhance effectiveness – Strengthen competitive position