Chapter 9: The People in Information Systems – This chapter will provide an
overview of the different types of people involved in information systems. This
includes people who create information systems, those who operate and administer
information systems, those who manage information systems, and those who use
information systems.
• describe each of the different roles that people play in the design, development,
and use of information systems;
• understand the different career paths available to those who work with information
systems;
• explain the importance of where the information-systems function is placed in an
organization; and
• describe the different types of users of information systems.