Questions and Answers
What outcome occurs when a subsystem achieves its goals while also contributing to the organization's overall goal?
What term describes a situation where a subsystem's actions are inconsistent with the goals of the larger system?
Which of the following refers to facts that are collected, recorded, stored, and processed?
What best defines information in the context of an information system?
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How can data be best described in relation to an information system?
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Which statement accurately contrasts data and information?
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What limitation exists regarding human information processing capabilities?
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What is the term used to describe a situation where a subsystem's goals may not align with the overall goals of the organization?
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Which choice accurately describes data within an information system?
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What does goal congruence ensure in an organization's operations?
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How is information best defined in terms of its relationship with data?
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What type of situation might lead to the duplication of processes in an information system?
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Which statement reflects a misunderstanding of the relationship between data and information?
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When information exceeds the capacity of the human mind to process it effectively, what limitation is described?
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What do we call facts that are systematically collected, recorded, stored, and processed?
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Which concept represents the output of a system after data has been processed?
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What phenomenon occurs when the goals of subsystems do not support the overall organization’s mission?
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Study Notes
Systems and Components
- A system consists of two or more interrelated components that work together to achieve a common goal.
- Accounting information systems are a subset of systems specifically designed to gather, process, and report financial data.
Goal Alignment
- Goal congruence occurs when a subsystem achieves its particular goals while aligning with the organization's overall objectives.
- Goal conflict arises when a subsystem acts in a manner that contradicts the goals of the system as a whole.
Information Overload
- Goal conflict may stem from decisions or actions of a subsystem that are inconsistent with the broader system’s goals.
- Information overload happens when the amount of data exceeds a person’s cognitive capacity to absorb and process effectively.
Data and Information
- Data represents raw facts collected, recorded, stored, and processed by an information system.
- Information is generated when data is organized and processed, providing meaningful insights to users.
Distinction Between Data and Information
- Data refers to unprocessed facts, while information is the result of processes applied to data, making it useful for decision-making.
- Information can be seen as timely and processed data that offers potential usefulness.
Handling Information
- Human cognitive limits define how much information can be effectively absorbed and processed.
- Information overload occurs when these cognitive limits are surpassed, leading to difficulties in processing and decision-making.
Value of Information
- The value of information is defined as the net benefit derived from using it, calculated by weighing the benefits of possessing information against its production costs.
- The relevance of information is a key factor in determining its overall value for decision-makers.
Systems and Components
- A system consists of two or more interrelated components that work together to achieve a common goal.
- Accounting information systems are a subset of systems specifically designed to gather, process, and report financial data.
Goal Alignment
- Goal congruence occurs when a subsystem achieves its particular goals while aligning with the organization's overall objectives.
- Goal conflict arises when a subsystem acts in a manner that contradicts the goals of the system as a whole.
Information Overload
- Goal conflict may stem from decisions or actions of a subsystem that are inconsistent with the broader system’s goals.
- Information overload happens when the amount of data exceeds a person’s cognitive capacity to absorb and process effectively.
Data and Information
- Data represents raw facts collected, recorded, stored, and processed by an information system.
- Information is generated when data is organized and processed, providing meaningful insights to users.
Distinction Between Data and Information
- Data refers to unprocessed facts, while information is the result of processes applied to data, making it useful for decision-making.
- Information can be seen as timely and processed data that offers potential usefulness.
Handling Information
- Human cognitive limits define how much information can be effectively absorbed and processed.
- Information overload occurs when these cognitive limits are surpassed, leading to difficulties in processing and decision-making.
Value of Information
- The value of information is defined as the net benefit derived from using it, calculated by weighing the benefits of possessing information against its production costs.
- The relevance of information is a key factor in determining its overall value for decision-makers.
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Test your knowledge on accounting information systems and their components. This quiz covers key concepts such as system interactions and goal congruence. Challenge yourself with questions designed for students in accounting courses.
