Information Systems in Globalization

Author: Kagisano Ntuli(940299)

The role of Information Systems in Globalization plays huge role in the emergence of ever-evolving technologies of the 21^st century. Firstly I’d like to explain what Globalization is : it is the process by which businesses and / other organizations express their development on the world’s platform. In other words it’s the process where businesses’ integrate and share views / experiences and give advice.

However, Information Systems and Globalisation is a powerful tool that allows us to share ideas, opinions, concepts etc. on a global stage at a much faster pace using state-of-the-art technology. Furthermore I’d like to elaborate on the importance of the two concepts (IS and Globalization). It provides the platform of worldwide communication and working together from nations apart just by using components of Information Systems such as emails and social networks.

Information System has influenced Globalization in a tremendous way in terms of impacting various cultures by the browsing of the web (giving forth valuable information to citizens) and most importantly where leading economies benefit most. This leads to efficiency among states and breeds to profitability from big economies of state.

An important feature is that technology is becoming more a centre of our lives, businesses’ and education because we rely technology to help us achieve our objectives (mentioned above such as inter-country communication and state collaboration).  

Therefore with reference to the above information, it is evident that Information Systems and Globalization work hand-in-hand to provide efficiency, reliability and profitability in the world.            

References

1.       http://www.ukessays.com/essays/information-systems/information-systems-and-globalisation.php

2.    Introductions to Information Systems lecture slides 2014