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What is the definition of data?
What is the definition of data?
- Raw facts (correct)
- A set of interrelated elements that collect, manipulate, store, and disseminate data and information
- Awareness and understanding of a set of information
- A collection of facts organized and processed in such a way that they have value beyond the individual facts themselves
What is the main function of an Information System (IS)?
What is the main function of an Information System (IS)?
- To help decision makers achieve their organization’s goals (correct)
- To gather and capture raw data
- To convert data into useful outputs
- To provide a corrective reaction to meet an objective
What is the value of information in organizations?
What is the value of information in organizations?
- To perform tasks more efficiently and effectively (correct)
- To make changes to input or processing activities
- To achieve career goals
- To help decision makers achieve their organization’s goals
What are the characteristics of valuable information for managers?
What are the characteristics of valuable information for managers?
What is the difference between data and information?
What is the difference between data and information?