Computer Applications in Management At University Of Ghana
This course deals with the fundamentals of information systems in organizations. It will provide an
introduction to the conceptual foundations underlying information systems technology, in particular
computer-based information systems, with emphasis on its applications in business and
organizations. For any organization to be effectively managed, it is necessary to provide
management with valid information about the organization’s products and services, its resources and
its environment. The information is provided through many activities and facilities, both internal and
external to the organization. Most organizations now recognize that information is one of their most
valuable resources and that computers and telecommunications technology are among their most
powerful tools that assist in managing information.