Information Systems in Global Business Today

A set of logically related tasks and behaviors an organization uses to achieve specific business results.

How a company produces, delivers, and sells a product or service to create wealth.

A system that collects, processes, stores, and distributes information to support decision-making and business operations.

The hardware and software used by a firm to achieve business objectives.

Raw facts that represent events, before being organized and understood.

Capturing raw data from inside or outside the organization.

Converting raw data into usable information.

Presenting processed information to users.

Output returned to evaluate and adjust the input stage.

Computer systems recording daily business transactions.

Reports on organizational performance for middle management.

Systems used for semi-structured & unstructured decisions. Combining data and analytical tools.

Systems for unstructured strategic decision-making. Uses advanced graphics and communication.

Web interface with integrated personalized content from various sources

Businesses with significant interactions with customers, suppliers and employees.

Breaking down digital messages into packets, sending them to the right address, and reassembling them at the destination.

A device that converts digital signals from computers into analog signals for transmission over traditional phone lines, and vice versa.

A network connecting devices within a limited area, typically a building or small group of buildings.

A network where all computers have equal power and share resources directly with each other.

A network covering a large geographical area, using various technologies like cables, satellites, and microwaves.

A unit of measurement for frequency, representing one cycle per second.

The capacity of a communication channel, measured by the range of frequencies it can transmit.

A unique numerical address assigned to each computer connected to the internet.

A collection of organized data serving multiple applications, appearing as a single location.

Software used to create, maintain, and enable applications to extract data from a database without needing separate files.

Treats data in tables with relationships between them using common elements.

Rows or records in a relational database.

Unique identifier for a record, allowing retrieval, update, and sorting.

Field linking data in one table to related information in another.

DBMS capability defining database structure and content.

Tool for storing and organizing information about data in a database.

Language for manipulating data in a database, used by users and programmers.

Process of creating smaller, stable data structures from complex data in relational database design.

Rules ensuring consistency in relationships between database tables.

Manages large amounts of structured and unstructured data, unsuitable for relational models.

Database stored in multiple physical locations.

Distributed ledger system storing permanent, tamper-proof transaction records.

Huge datasets beyond the capacity of traditional relational DBMS, often unstructured or semi-structured.

A visual display of key performance indicators (KPIs) on a single screen, offering a quick overview for executive decisions.

Systems that coordinate activities, decisions, and knowledge across various departments and business units within a company.

Information systems that track customer interactions to improve revenue, satisfaction, and retention.

Information systems that automate the flow of information between a company and its suppliers to optimize product/service delivery.

A system that connects a company with its customers, distributors, or suppliers.

A system for creating, capturing, storing, and sharing company expertise and knowledge.

Using digital technology for business activities.

Buying and selling goods/services electronically, using the internet and digital technologies.

A formal organizational unit responsible for the company's systems.

Translate business needs into system requirements, connecting the IT department with other parts of the organization.

Representatives outside of the information systems group who use the applications.

Highlights primary and support activities that add value to a firm's products/services, showing where information systems can create advantages.

Activities directly involved in producing and distributing a company's products/services.

Activities that enable primary activities to happen.

New technologies that outperform existing ones, potentially reshaping markets and industries.

Comparing business processes against strict standards to measure efficiency and effectiveness.

Proven methods, techniques, or processes that have consistently led to successful outcomes.

A network of independent firms using information technology to coordinate their value chains for a common product or service.

An activity a firm is a world-class leader in, giving it a competitive advantage.

Market dynamics where a product's value increases as more people use it.

An organization leveraging networks to connect people, assets, and ideas, breaking free from traditional boundaries and physical locations.

A network of loosely coupled but interdependent suppliers, working together to create and deliver value.

Businesses providing information systems, technologies, and services for thousands of other firms.

Policies, procedures, and technical measures that protect information systems from unauthorized access, alteration, theft, or damage.

Methods, policies, and organizational procedures used to ensure the safety of organizational assets.

Malicious software like computer viruses, worms, and Trojan horses designed to harm computer systems.

Exploiting vulnerabilities in poorly coded web applications to introduce malicious code into systems and networks.

Malware that takes control of a computer and demands payment for its release.

Using fake websites or emails to deceive users into disclosing confidential information.

Tricking people into revealing passwords or sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.