Role of Information Technology in Management and Business

Information technology has justified its importance in present business. IT has created the demand in all the areas of management such as marketing operations, finance, resource management, office management and decision making approach. The IT manager has certain responsibilities and roles to play while dealing with IT system. This paper discusses the roles and responsibilities of IT professionals in managing the business. It also identifies the areas of management where IT has significant impact over the productivity, efficiency and effectiveness and other key result areas of organization and management. Information technology has vital role in present scenario because of the globalization since it is an era of prompt communication and information. The advanced technology is required to pass on and flow the information in right direction and in prompt time, so that it could be used for the benefits of the business, industry, society and nation as a whole.