So, the question is: Why you should learn about information systems and information technologies?
After all, you can comfortably use a computer (or other electronic devices) to perform
many activities, you have been surfi ng the Web for years, and you feel confi dent that you can
manage any IT application that your organization’s MIS department installs.
The answer lies in your becoming an informed user; that is, a person knowledgeable about
information systems and information technology. There are several reasons why you should be
an informed user.
In general, informed users tend to get more value from whatever technologies they use. You
will enjoy many benefi ts from being an informed user of IT.