MT 14 LEC: Short Essay/Reflection
Article: What is the importance of an information system? By Jeanne Lourdes S. Subrado

Information systems really do make our lives easier since they can do things faster than we can do them by hand. For instance, it stores, processes, and shares data. Understanding the concept behind this imminent system allows us to safely and wisely utilize it, especially since it plays a crucial role in our day-to-day living. Helping us with our schoolwork, for example, since most educational resources can be accessed through an information system. It also handles healthcare information efficiently, career opportunities, and many more.

Adding on to that, information systems are very convenient since their application includes paying bills online and fostering communication even in far places, and they can save lives since medical news or reports are included too. But behind all the works of this system, it is the people who are managing everything—us. We put in the data, handle the issues, and do other things meticulously and responsibly to avoid any complications.

That’s why in today’s generation, where everything is changing so rapidly and everyone is adapting to the advancements, understanding and using information systems properly is very significant to not only keep up with the modern world but also to gain a deep comprehension in utilizing the information system and not taking advantage of it. Overall, the article made me understand the complexities of using an information system, which I know will help me further in the future.