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What is a primary function of an information system in relation to business processes?
What is a primary function of an information system in relation to business processes?
How does an information system capture and store process data?
How does an information system capture and store process data?
What role does monitoring process performance play in information systems?
What role does monitoring process performance play in information systems?
Which statement best describes Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
Which statement best describes Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
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What happens when an information system indicates that a process is not performing to standard?
What happens when an information system indicates that a process is not performing to standard?
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In what way does an information system provide feedback once data is captured?
In what way does an information system provide feedback once data is captured?
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Which level does process performance monitoring NOT evaluate?
Which level does process performance monitoring NOT evaluate?
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What is a primary function of metadata in a data warehouse?
What is a primary function of metadata in a data warehouse?
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Which of the following best describes knowledge management (KM)?
Which of the following best describes knowledge management (KM)?
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What is a significant limitation faced by organizations using data warehouses and data marts?
What is a significant limitation faced by organizations using data warehouses and data marts?
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What role do committees play in effective business intelligence (BI) governance?
What role do committees play in effective business intelligence (BI) governance?
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Which statement about data marts is correct?
Which statement about data marts is correct?
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What problem does a database system minimize that involves having the same data stored in multiple locations?
What problem does a database system minimize that involves having the same data stored in multiple locations?
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Which benefit of database systems ensures that applications can independently access data without being linked?
Which benefit of database systems ensures that applications can independently access data without being linked?
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In the data hierarchy, what is the term used for a logical grouping of related fields?
In the data hierarchy, what is the term used for a logical grouping of related fields?
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What is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process?
What is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process?
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Which issue arises when different copies of the same data do not agree?
Which issue arises when different copies of the same data do not agree?
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What type of data field could hold a variety of data types, including multimedia?
What type of data field could hold a variety of data types, including multimedia?
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Why must databases have high security measures in place?
Why must databases have high security measures in place?
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What constitutes a collection of logically related records within a database?
What constitutes a collection of logically related records within a database?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'data integrity' in the context of a database?
Which of the following best describes the term 'data integrity' in the context of a database?
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What is a primary distinction between multidimensional databases and relational databases?
What is a primary distinction between multidimensional databases and relational databases?
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What role does metadata play in a data warehouse environment?
What role does metadata play in a data warehouse environment?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical source system for data warehouses according to the provided information?
Which of the following is NOT a typical source system for data warehouses according to the provided information?
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What might be a major consequence of using ‘bad data’ from source systems in a data warehouse?
What might be a major consequence of using ‘bad data’ from source systems in a data warehouse?
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Which statement best describes the role of data-integration technology in a data warehouse environment?
Which statement best describes the role of data-integration technology in a data warehouse environment?
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What is a common requirement for organizations when selecting source systems for an enterprise-wide data warehouse?
What is a common requirement for organizations when selecting source systems for an enterprise-wide data warehouse?
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What can data profiling software help organizations understand in a warehousing project?
What can data profiling software help organizations understand in a warehousing project?
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Which of the following represents a typical subject that organizes data in data warehouses or marts?
Which of the following represents a typical subject that organizes data in data warehouses or marts?
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What is a growing trend in the types of data incorporated into modern data warehouses?
What is a growing trend in the types of data incorporated into modern data warehouses?
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How do organizations typically respond to specific business challenges in the context of Business Intelligence?
How do organizations typically respond to specific business challenges in the context of Business Intelligence?
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What does the term 'dirty data' refer to in the context of Big Data?
What does the term 'dirty data' refer to in the context of Big Data?
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What is a major challenge associated with relying on external data sources for Big Data?
What is a major challenge associated with relying on external data sources for Big Data?
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How do modern organizations typically manage isolated information systems?
How do modern organizations typically manage isolated information systems?
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What is a critical consideration when analyzing data streams in Big Data?
What is a critical consideration when analyzing data streams in Big Data?
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What characterizes the processing method known as massively parallel processing?
What characterizes the processing method known as massively parallel processing?
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Which aspect of Big Data refers to the variety of formats it can take?
Which aspect of Big Data refers to the variety of formats it can take?
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Why might a company analyzing social media data find inflated positive sentiment about a competitor?
Why might a company analyzing social media data find inflated positive sentiment about a competitor?
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What is the initial focus of organizations after integrating isolated information systems?
What is the initial focus of organizations after integrating isolated information systems?
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What is not a form of data that Big Data can contain?
What is not a form of data that Big Data can contain?
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What does the term 'information silos' refer to in the context of data management?
What does the term 'information silos' refer to in the context of data management?
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Flashcards
Information System (IS)
Information System (IS)
A system that enables business processes by facilitating communication and coordination among different departments; it helps in executing, capturing data of, and monitoring these processes.
Executing a Process
Executing a Process
Using an IS to carry out business tasks efficiently and effectively; systems can inform users about needed tasks and provide relevant information for completing each step.
Capturing Process Data
Capturing Process Data
IS record and store data from business operations (like dates, times, products, etc).
Monitoring Process Performance
Monitoring Process Performance
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Process Data/Transaction Data
Process Data/Transaction Data
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
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Instance Level/Process Level
Instance Level/Process Level
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Data File
Data File
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Data Redundancy
Data Redundancy
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Data Isolation
Data Isolation
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Data Inconsistency
Data Inconsistency
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Database
Database
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Data Security
Data Security
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Data Integrity
Data Integrity
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Data Independence
Data Independence
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Bit
Bit
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Big Data Variety
Big Data Variety
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Big Data Sources
Big Data Sources
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Untrusted Data Sources
Untrusted Data Sources
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Dirty Data
Dirty Data
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Data Streams and Change
Data Streams and Change
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Information Silos
Information Silos
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Data Warehouses
Data Warehouses
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Relational Databases
Relational Databases
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Massively Parallel Processing
Massively Parallel Processing
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Big Data Management
Big Data Management
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Data Mart
Data Mart
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Metadata
Metadata
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Multidimensional Data
Multidimensional Data
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Data Warehouses/Marts
Data Warehouses/Marts
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Source Systems
Source Systems
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Data Integration
Data Integration
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Data Quality
Data Quality
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Business Dimensions
Business Dimensions
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Bad Data
Bad Data
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Data Profiling
Data Profiling
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Data Governance
Data Governance
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Study Notes
Introduction to Management Information Systems
- Information technology (IT) is any computer-based tool used to process information and support organizational needs.
- Information systems (IS) collect, process, store, analyze, and disseminate information for a specific purpose.
- Management information systems (MIS) is a business function like marketing, finance, or operations and deals with information processing and management
- Business technology management (BTM) and information systems (IS) mean the same thing
- Digital transformation (DT) utilizes IT to improve employee, customer, and business partner relationships
- Data are facts or observations representing events (e.g. business transactions).
- Information is data shaped to be meaningful and useful to humans
- Knowledge is created by analyzing information, leading to potential action
Why Study Information Systems?
- IT offers various career opportunities.
- Understanding IT helps you avoid potential security issues and select appropriate applications.
- Knowledge of IT improves performance and is beneficial for entrepreneurs
- Understanding IT is crucial for security in business
Information Systems and Business Processes
- A business process is a series of related activities that generate value for the organization, partners, and customers.
- Inputs (materials, services, information) are transformed through process activities via resources (people, equipment), producing outputs (products/services).
- Information systems are essential enablers of business processes in facilitating communication, data storage, and process monitoring among different functional divisions.
- Business processes, like procurement and fulfillment, often cut across multiple functional areas, making them cross-functional.
- Information systems play a key role in executing, recording, and monitoring business processes
- Data captured by IS can provide immediate feedback
Business Process Reengineering and Improvement
- Excellence in executing business processes is crucial for organizational efficiency
- Measures such as customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and cycle time optimization are directly related to efficient business processes.
- Business process reengineering (BPR) is a strategy for radically redesigning business processes for greater efficiency and profitability
- Business process improvement (BPI) is an incremental approach to improving processes.
- BPI focuses on reducing variations in process outputs by addressing root causes
Importance of Information Systems in Society
- IT impacts quality of life by changing work-life balance.
- IT has advanced from industrial robots to cognitive computing (IBM Watson).
- IT's role in healthcare includes faster diagnosis and developing new drugs.
Computer-Based Information Systems
- Information systems are categorized based on breadth of support.
- Functional area information systems (FAIS): support activities within a specific functional area (accounting, finance, marketing, etc.)
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems: support the entire organization, connecting various functional areas.
- Inter-organizational information systems (IOS): link various organizations (e.g. supply chain management, e-commerce).
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Test your knowledge on the role of information systems in business processes. This quiz covers functions such as data capture, process performance monitoring, and knowledge management. Explore key concepts related to data warehouses, RPA, and business intelligence governance.