Foundations of Information Systems in Business Quiz

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Which of the following resources are used by an information system to transform data resources into information products?

People, software, network, and data resources
People, hardware, software, and data resources
People, hardware, software, and network resources
People, hardware, software, network, and data resources (correct)

Who are knowledge workers?

People who spend most of their workday creating, using, and distributing information (correct)
People who spend most of their workday managing hardware and software resources
People who spend most of their workday analyzing data
People who spend most of their workday performing control activities

What roles do information systems play in business?

Supporting business processes, decision making, and strategies for competitive advantage
Supporting business processes, operations, and decision making
Supporting business processes, operations, decision making, and strategies for competitive advantage (correct)
Supporting business processes, operations, and strategies for competitive advantage

How can information technology be used to gain a strategic advantage over competitors?

<p>By using information technology for e-commerce (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an information system?

<p>A system that uses people, hardware, software, network, and data resources to transform data resources into information products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Information System Components

Information systems use people, hardware, software, networks, and data to create information products from data.

Knowledge Workers

People who mainly work with information, creating, using, and sharing it.

IS roles in business

Information systems support business processes, operations, decision-making, and strategy.

IT for competitive edge

Using technology like e-commerce to gain an advantage against competitors.

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Information System Definition

A system using people, hardware, software, networks, and data to change data into information.

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Study Notes

Information Systems

Hardware, software, data, and networks are used by an information system to transform data resources into information products.

Knowledge Workers

Knowledge workers are individuals who create, acquire, and disseminate information and knowledge to support decision-making.

Roles of Information Systems in Business

Information systems play a critical role in business by providing support for managerial decision-making, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing competitiveness.

Strategic Advantage

Information technology can be used to gain a strategic advantage over competitors by creating new products or services, improving existing ones, and enhancing business processes.

What is an Information System?

An information system is a set of interrelated components that collect, process, store, and disseminate information to support decision-making and improve organizational performance.