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Information Systems in Organizations Introduction Quiz

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What is the definition of information system (IS) in the context of organizations?

A set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, and forecast data and information and provide feedback to meet an objective.

How are businesses able to use information systems to their advantage?

Businesses can use information systems to increase revenues and reduce costs.

What is the difference between data and information?

Data refers to raw facts, while information is a collection of facts organized in such a way that they have value beyond the facts themselves.

Define knowledge in the context of data, information, and knowledge.

Knowledge is the awareness and understanding of a set of information. Signup and view all the answers

How does the type of information created depend on the relationships defined among existing data?

The type of information created depends on the relationships defined among existing data as rearranging the pieces of data can form different layouts and adding new or different data can redefine relationships and create new information. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of information systems in organizations?

To provide feedback to meet objectives Signup and view all the answers

In the context of organizations, what is the distinguishing feature of information compared to data?

Data is unorganized while information is organized and valuable Signup and view all the answers

What role does knowledge play in the hierarchy of data, information, and knowledge?

Knowledge is the awareness and understanding of a set of information Signup and view all the answers

How does adding new or different data impact the creation of new information?

It redefines relationships and creates new information Signup and view all the answers

What is the overarching purpose of using sales systems by representatives, managers, and financial advisors in organizations?

To increase revenues and reduce costs Signup and view all the answers