The Role of Peoplware in every Organization

                                                                

 Let IS = IT + PW

The equation above stands for Information System, Information Technology and PeopleWare.  This powerful equation is the core elements to create formidable force in driving the organization's growth and success. 

The information system is an organizational system designed to collect, process, store, and distribute information. From a perspective, information systems are composed by four components: task, people, structure, and technology. It represents the framework that integrates technology, data, processes and people to support the organizations. 

The peopleware refers to anything that has to do with the role of human element within the organization. Program development or use of computer software and hardware systems, including developer's productivity, teamwork, group dynamics, project management, organization factors, human interface design and human-machine interactions. They are human capital with individual skills and expertise that drives the effective utilization of the information system within the organization.

The organization information systems do not rely only to information technology but on the creativity and expertise of the people developing the system. It is the employees within the organization that have the skills, know-how and expertise. These individuals must be acknowledged for each contribution in adapting the ever-changing technology and market dynamics. They are the one who collaborate with systems and the end user requirements. The company should not only focus in upgrading the technology but also giving importance in providing training to employee in order to upgrade their skills and to gain more knowledge. The organization must create a culture that will recognize individual's contribution in maximizing the system to its full potential capability. 

With the combined strength of Information Technology and PEOPLEWARE, it will really help the company in attaining the efficiency and effectiveness in its operation as well as achieving the mission and vision and most of all in generating profit.