Introduction Once an organization decides to implement an information system, there are four components that must be considered. The information system includes two subsystems, a technical subsystem and a social subsystem. The technical subsystem includes technology and business processes (McCubbrey, 2009). Within the social system there are two parts: the people and the organizational structure. This article will discuss each of these components and its importance when designing and implementing an information system. Technical System Information Technology Information technology includes “hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment used to acquire, process, store, and distribute information” (McCubbrey, 2009). , page 224). Hardware refers to the physical components within a computer system. This includes a variety of devices including CPUs (central processing units), hard drives, keyboards, scanners, printers, and barcode readers (Storing and Processing Information, 2016). Selecting the appropriate devices is important for your company to have the devices it needs to manage all aspects of its business needs. Software is the set of instructions written in a unique code that controls how people work and how they work is critical to the success of most information systems. In most organizations, people represent the “most important and most expensive component of the business system” (Carroll, 2014). Knowledge, skills and attitudes can control the quality and quantity of the system's outputs. Therefore, companies must provide sufficient training and time for employees to feel comfortable with a system. Furthermore, including employees in the design of the information system will encourage them to accept the system and ensure that it is implemented successfully (Allen and Kilvington,