E-Business Systems Overview
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What is the primary focus of e-business systems?

  • Enhancing traditional business methods
  • Creating social media platforms for businesses
  • Using the Internet for commerce (correct)
  • Providing knowledge resources to consumers

Which of the following best describes electronic commerce (e-commerce)?

  • Buying and selling goods and services using technology (correct)
  • Facilitating technology-driven social interactions
  • Managing inventory through software applications
  • Conducting business transactions using telecommunication networks

What type of e-commerce involves transactions between companies?

  • Business-to-government (B2G)
  • Business-to-consumer (B2C)
  • Consumer-to-consumer (C2C)
  • Business-to-business (B2B) (correct)

What is a characteristic of mobile commerce (m-commerce)?

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What is one of the benefits of adopting an e-business model?

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Which area of business can be improved by adopting e-business practices?

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Which e-commerce model involves transactions between private individuals?

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What type of transactions are included in Business-to-Government (B2G) e-commerce?

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What is one of the key operational activities of Business Information Systems (BIS)?

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Which type of system is primarily used for day-to-day business activities?

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Which of the following is NOT categorized as an operational information system?

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What is a primary function of Management Information Systems?

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Which of the following is an example of a management information system?

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Which operational activity specifically deals with sales and purchase transactions?

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What is the first phase of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC)?

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Which of the following is NOT a typical stage in the SDLC?

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What is the role of communication systems in operational information systems?

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What does bespoke development entail?

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Which category of information systems focuses on providing feedback for decision making?

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Which of the following methods of information systems acquisition allows for building software tailored to unique business needs?

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When is bespoke development considered in-house?

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What is a common benefit of bespoke development?

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Which option best describes purchasing 'off-the-shelf' software?

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Which of the following is a phase that follows the analysis of business requirements in SDLC?

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Which elements lie outside the system’s boundary as part of the business environment?

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What type of system has a high degree of interaction with its environment?

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What is the importance of having clearly defined interfaces in information systems?

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What does loose coupling mean for subsystems?

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Which type of system is deemed to have a higher level of autonomy?

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What happens to systems with close coupling?

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Which of the following statements about decoupled systems is true?

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What can happen if the interaction between subsystems is not properly managed?

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What is the primary focus of systems design?

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What is produced as an output during the system build phase?

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In case of discrepancies in the system's performance, what should be revisited first?

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Which of the following activities is considered part of system implementation?

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What stage immediately follows system design in the development process?

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Which input is essential for the system build phase?

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What is NOT a consideration during the system build phase?

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Which of the following best defines 'system changeover'?

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What is the primary stimulus for developing end-user information systems?

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Which aspect is NOT part of the feasibility analysis for end-user developed software?

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What advantage does end-user development provide in the analysis phase?

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How is the development process of end-user software typically characterized?

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What recent improvements have made it easier for end-user developers to build systems?

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Which step is considered less critical for end-user developed software compared to company-wide systems?

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What is a significant challenge in maintaining end-user developed software?

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What type of data is typically used in end-user developed software?

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Flashcards

Business Environment

Elements outside the system boundary that an organization interacts with, including customers, suppliers, competitors, partners, government, and the economy.

Open Systems

Systems that interact extensively with their environment, accepting inputs and reacting to them.

Closed Systems

Systems that have limited or no interaction with their environment.

Interface Between Systems

The way different subsystems within an information system exchange information.

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Loose Coupling

A fundamental principle stating that subsystems should be loosely connected to enhance flexibility and adaptability.

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Close-Coupled Systems

Systems or subsystems that are highly dependent on each other, with outputs of one system directly feeding into another.

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Decoupled Systems

Systems or subsystems that have lower dependence on each other, allowing them to respond to unexpected events more effectively.

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Autonomy in Decoupled Systems

The ability of a decoupled system to control its actions and make decisions independently.

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Data Processing

Handling the large volumes of data generated by an organization's daily activities.

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Transaction Processing

Involves handling the buying and selling transactions that occur in a business's daily operations.

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Process Control Systems

Systems that monitor and manage the manufacturing and production processes within a company.

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Operations Information Systems

Systems designed to support day-to-day business operations like process control, transaction processing, communication, and productivity.

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Management Information Systems (MIS)

Systems that provide feedback on organizational activities and support managerial decision-making.

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Decision Support Systems

Types of information systems designed to help managers make decisions.

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Information Reporting Systems

Systems specifically designed for analyzing and presenting data for managers to understand the overall performance of the organization.

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Executive Information Systems

Information systems tailored to provide high-level, summarized information to senior management.

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What is e-business?

Electronic business (e-business) encompasses all internet activities, including commerce.

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What is e-commerce?

E-commerce uses technology to conduct buying and selling transactions online.

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What is B2B?

Business-to-business (B2B) transactions involve companies exchanging goods or services.

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What is B2C?

Business-to-consumer (B2C) refers to businesses selling products directly to individual customers.

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What is B2G?

Business-to-government (B2G) involves companies engaging in transactions with public-sector organizations.

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What is C2C?

Consumer-to-consumer (C2C) transactions take place between individuals, like buying or selling used items on an online platform.

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What is m-commerce?

Mobile commerce (m-commerce) involves using wireless technology, primarily mobile phones and tablets, to sell goods or services.

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How does e-business benefit businesses?

E-business can significantly reduce costs by automating administrative tasks related to ordering, supplying, and delivering goods and services.

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Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

A structured process for developing information systems, involving distinct phases to ensure a well-defined and managed project.

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Initiation Phase

The initial phase of the SDLC, where the project's purpose and scope are defined, and a high-level feasibility assessment is conducted.

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Feasibility Study

A thorough examination of the project feasibility, considering technical, economic, and operational aspects to determine if the project is viable.

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Analysis of Business Requirements

The stage where detailed business requirements are gathered and analyzed to understand the desired functionalities and outcomes of the new information system.

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Systems Design

The process of outlining the design of the information system, including its components, structure, and interactions.

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System Build and Implementation

The implementation of the designed system, involving coding, testing, and deployment. This phase brings the system to life.

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Review and Maintenance

The post-implementation phase where the system is reviewed for its effectiveness, performance, and adherence to requirements. Ongoing maintenance is also addressed to ensure smooth operation.

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Bespoke Development

Developing a totally new information system from scratch to meet specific business needs. It can be done in-house by the company's IT team or outsourced to a third-party vendor.

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System Build

The process of creating software by programmers, involving writing code, building release versions, constructing the database, and testing by both developers and end-users.

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System Implementation

Covers practical aspects like ensuring the system's hardware and network are ready, thoroughly testing the system, and training users on how to use it effectively.

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Printed Report Standards

Standards for printing documents, such as page layout, font styles, and formatting.

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Initiation of User-Developed Software

The initial step in developing an end-user application involves recognizing a personal or departmental need that can be met using user-friendly software tools.

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Feasibility of User-Developed Software

This phase ensures the availability of suitable end-user development tools for the project and assesses the associated costs. It's about ensuring the project is feasible.

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Screen Design Standards

Guidelines for designing screens that users interact with, including input fields, buttons, and overall layout.

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Data Capture Requirements

The process of gathering data from different sources, which could involve forms, sensors, or databases.

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Analysis in User-Developed Software

This phase involves understanding the user's requirements and translating them into a working system without involving IS/IT specialists. It directly involves the end-user, minimizing misinterpretations.

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Data Storage Requirements

How data will be stored securely and efficiently - including the choice of database technology and the types and organization of data.

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Design of User-Developed Software

Unlike traditional software design, user-developed software often relies on a trial-and-error approach. It's more iterative and less structured.

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Detailed Design

Detailed plans for individual modules of the system, which serve as a blueprint for the system's construction.

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Building User-Developed Software

The availability of affordable development tools like Visual Basic has simplified the process of building user-developed applications, eliminating the need for complex programming.

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Implementation of User-Developed Software

This phase is less critical for user-developed applications, as data is either locally generated or extracted from validated central databases.

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Revisit Design Phase

If testing reveals issues with the system not meeting the original requirements, revisiting the design phase is needed to identify any errors in interpreting the requirements.

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Maintenance of User-Developed Software

Like any software, maintenance is crucial. However, maintaining user-developed software can be more challenging due to its often informal design and development approach.

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Benefits of User-Developed Software

The user's direct involvement in the development process enhances the likelihood of meeting their actual needs and expectations. The user is the most knowledgeable about their own requirements.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Business Information Systems

  • This book, titled "Business Information Systems," details technology, development, and management for modern businesses.
  • Sixth edition, authored by Paul Bocij, Andrew Greasley, and Simon Hickie

Chapter 2: Basic Concepts – An Introduction to Business Information Systems

  • Learning Objectives: Students will be able to identify systems and their components, understand Business Information Systems (BIS), describe resources supporting BIS, E-business systems, Enterprise Systems, and BIS with strategic advantages.

Learning Objective 1: Identify Systems and Their Components

  • Systems Theory: A powerful means of analyzing and improving business processes.
  • System Definition: A collection of interrelated components working together toward a collective goal.
  • System Function: Receives inputs, transforms them, and produces outputs.
  • System Components: Input, process, output, feedback, and control.
    • Input: Raw materials for a process—data, knowledge, raw materials, machinery, premises.
    • Process: Transformation of inputs into outputs.
    • Output: Finished product—information, products, services.
    • Feedback Mechanism: Provides information on system performance for adjustment.
    • Control Mechanism: Makes adjustments to the system.
  • Control Function: Ensures the system works towards its objective.
  • Generic System Model: Illustration of input, process, output, control, and feedback.
  • Characteristics: Systems objective, environment (boundary, interface), and subsystems (suprasystems).
    • System Objective: Collective goal of a system's components.
    • Environment: Surroundings, external agencies affecting a system.
    • Boundary: Interface between the system and its environment.
    • Interface: Defines exchanges.
    • Subsystems: Smaller component systems of a larger system.
    • Suprasystems: Systems composed of one or more subsystems.
  • Open Systems: Systems with high interaction with the environment.
  • Closed Systems: Systems with limited interaction with the environment.
  • Subsystems Interaction: Interacting through interfaces to exchange information.
  • Coupling: Degree of ties between subsystems.
    • Loose Coupling: Minimum information, no data, or program code shares.
    • Close Coupling: High dependence, outputs of one system are inputs for another.
  • Decoupled Systems: Less dependent, better at dealing with unexpected events.
  • Systems are Hierarchical: Systems are composed of subsystems, which themselves may consist of other subsystems—parts are dependent.
  • Control in Organizational Systems: The role of BIS supports managers, and control is exercised correctly when the organization—including all subsystems—progresses towards its objectives efficiently.

Learning Objective 2: What are Business Information Systems?

  • Business Information System (BIS) definition: A group of interrelated components collectively carrying out input, processing, output, storage, and control actions to convert data into information products to support organization operations.
  • BIS examples include sales, marketing and human resource management activities.

Learning Objective 3: Describe the Resources That Support BIS

  • Resources: People, hardware, software, communications and data.
    • People Resources: Users and system developers, maintainers and operators.
    • Hardware Resources: All types of machines, including media used by the machines.
    • Software Resources: Computer programs and procedures used by people.
    • Communications Resources: Networks and hardware/software to support data transfer.
    • Data Resources: Organization data regardless of form, including databases, documents, and measurements.
  • Advantages: Speed, accuracy, reliability, programmability, repetitive tasks.
  • Disadvantages: Lack of judgment/experience, improvisation/flexibility, innovation, intuition and qualitative information gaps

Learning Objective 4: Describe E-business Systems

  • E-business: Part of the internet economy involving all Internet activities for commerce.
  • E-commerce: Using technology to conduct business transactions, such as buying and selling goods and services.
  • E-commerce Activities: Business-to-business (B2B), Business-to-consumer (B2C), Business-to-government (B2G), Consumer-to-consumer (C2C), and Mobile commerce (m-commerce).
  • Benefits: Reduced costs, improved efficiency (production, customer-focused, and internal management processes), and access to a larger market.

Learning Objective 5: Describe Enterprise Systems

  • Enterprise Systems: Support business processes across any functional boundaries in an organization.
  • Enterprise Systems Technologies: Use Internet technology to integrate information within and with external stakeholders; customers, suppliers and partners.
    • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - Integrates internals processes.
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - Focuses on customer interaction processes.
    • Supply Chain Management (SCM) - Manages the flow of goods and services throughout the supply chain.
    • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) - Focuses on relationships with suppliers.

Learning Objective 6: Explain BIS and Strategic Advantage

  • Competitive Strategies:
    • Cost Leadership: Providing goods/services at lowest cost.
    • Product Differentiation: Distinguishing products from competitors; specializing.
    • Innovation: Finding new approaches to business activities.
    • Focus: Concentrating on specific customer groups or products/services.
  • Value Chain Analysis: Analyzing supply chain activities to add value to products and services.
  • Virtual Value Chain: Recognizes the physical and virtual marketplaces.
  • Using Information Systems for Strategic Advantage: Improves operational efficiency, raises barriers to entry, locks in customers and suppliers, promotes business innovation, increases switching costs, and leverages existing strategies.

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