2. Comment on the Relationship of IS and the organization

            First, we will define what is IS and the organization? According to Wikipedia, Information systems are implemented within an organization for the purpose of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of that organization. Capabilities of the information system and characteristics of the organization, its work systems, its people, and its development and implementation methodologies together determine the extent to which that purpose is achieved while the Organization is a stable, formal, social structure that takes resources from the environment and processes them to produce outputs. Capital and labor are primary production factors provided by the environment. The organization transforms these inputs into products and services return for supply inputs. An organization is more stable than an informal group in terms of longevity and routineness. Organizations are also social structures, because they are a collection of social elements, much as a machine has a structure—a particular arrangement of valves, cams, shafts, and other parts. From this two definition we can see clearly that the relationship of IS and the organization is to work together to achieve the same purpose of improving the system.  

Information systems must be aligned with the organization to provide information that important groups within the organization need. On the other hand, the organization must be aware of and open itself to the influences of information systems in order to benefit from new technologies.

Information is the means of support of any organization. Any damaged or lost of data can cost disruptions in several business activities which can lead to financial losses, law suits and any other possible damage that no one can ever imagine. Information System which differs from any other system comprise hardware, software, data, applications, communication and people which is the head that could help the organization to better manage and secure its critical corporate, customer and employee data. It also improves integration and work process.

            The way information is managed and being used is very much a product of the culture and the management style of the organization. Any changes in the organizational structures and methods of using human resources, together with the virtually universal implementation of information technology, could have a significant effect on the way information is perceived and used by organizations. Current management thinking puts information and cross-functional access to information at the core of business operations. An adaptive’ corporate culture encourages employees to work at their highest achievement level and is able to absorb change. This kind of culture, which is thought necessary for long-term growth, has characteristics in common with an information culture. Information systems are being implemented to gain competitive advantage: the management of these systems and their content are seen is seen as crucial to their effectiveness; corporate know-how, human resources, and information systems are being identified as hidden assets and are now emerging from hiding.

            Therefore (IS) Information system needs the organization and the organization also needs the (IS) Information system to support, unite and achieve the common goal. Whatever decision they may possess may affect to their work.