Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations

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What is the definition of information systems (IS) in 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 benefit from information systems?

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.

What is 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

What does the type of information created depend on?

The relationships defined among existing data. Signup and view all the answers

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

Adding new or different data allows the redefinition of relationships and creation of new information. Signup and view all the answers

What can adding new pieces to the track do in the context of the given example?

Increase the value, variety, and fun of the final product. Signup and view all the answers

How can a sales manager utilize specific product data?

To create monthly sales information organized by product line and determine the most popular and profitable product lines. Signup and view all the answers

What is a product line?

A group of related products marketed under a single brand name by the same company. Signup and view all the answers

Why is accurate and complete information important for an organization?

Inaccurate or incomplete information can lead to poor decisions, costing thousands or even millions of dollars. Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of information directly linked to?

How it helps decision makers achieve their organization’s goals. Signup and view all the answers

Define an Information System.

A set of interrelated elements that collect, manipulate, store, and disseminate data and information, providing a corrective reaction to meet an objective. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main elements of an Information System?

Input, processing, output, and feedback. Signup and view all the answers

What are the activities involved in the 'processing' phase of an Information System?

Converting data into useful outputs. Signup and view all the answers

How can an information system be classified in terms of its operation?

Manual or computerized. Signup and view all the answers

What does a computer-based information system include?

A single set of hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information. Signup and view all the answers

An information system is a set of interrelated elements that collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information.

input Signup and view all the answers

An information system can be manual or ______.

computerized Signup and view all the answers

The value of information is directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve their organization’s goals.

valuable information Signup and view all the answers

Hardware consists of compu

ters Signup and view all the answers

Input is the activity of gathering and capturing raw

data Signup and view all the answers

Processing involves converting data into useful

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Output is the production of useful information, usually in the form of documents and

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Feedback is information from the system that is used to make changes to input or processing

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If an organization’s information is not accurate or complete, people can make poor decisions, costing thousands, or even millions, of

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Product line is a group of related products all marketed under a single brand name that is sold by the same

company Signup and view all the answers

Data: …

Raw facts Signup and view all the answers

Information: …

Collection of facts organized in such a way that they have value beyond the facts themselves Signup and view all the answers

Knowledge: …

Awareness and understanding of a set of information Signup and view all the answers

Information systems: …

Indispensable tools to help you achieve your career goals Signup and view all the answers

Businesses can use information systems to increase revenues and reduce …

costs Signup and view all the answers

Information is one of an organization's most valuable …

resources Signup and view all the answers