Introduction to Information Systems

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What is the purpose of feedback in an information system?

To create value for the firm
To evaluate and refine the input (correct)
To provide input to the system
To interact with regulatory agencies

What are the main components of an information system?

Hardware, data, processes, and network
Data, technology, people, and network
Hardware, software, data, and people (correct)
Software, information, network, and applications

Which of the following activities is NOT a basic activity of an information system?

Processing
Feedback (correct)
Input
Output

How does an information system support decision making?

By processing data into meaningful information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are computers and software in relation to an information system?

The tools and technical foundation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes data from information in an information system?

Data is meaningless facts, while information is data shaped into a meaningful form (D) Signup and view all the answers

In an information system, what is the purpose of output?

To evaluate or correct input (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of capturing raw data as part of an information system?

To support decision making and analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to use information systems effectively according to the text?

Understanding management and organization (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which activity of an information system involves converting raw data into a meaningful form?

Processing (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an actor that interacts with an organization according to the text?

Computers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be achieved by processing raw data from a supermarket checkout counter?

Generating meaningful sales reports (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an information system in relation to challenges posed by the environment?

It provides an organizational and management solution (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which components ensure that information systems provide genuine value to an organization?

Complementary assets (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do information systems help managers analyze problems?

By visualizing complex subjects (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does software play in an information system?

Converting raw data into meaningful information (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do complementary assets contribute to the value of information systems?

By ensuring that systems provide genuine value to the organization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three principal levels in a business organization's hierarchy?

Senior management, middle management, and operational management (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of an information system mentioned in the text?

Financial dimension (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role do managers play in the management dimension of information systems?

They set organizational strategy for responding to business challenges and act creatively. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the technology dimension of information systems?

Organizational politics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the business perspective on information systems, according to the text?

Information systems are instruments for creating value. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of investing in information technology, according to the business perspective?

Increased productivity and revenue, as well as superior long-term strategic positioning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the returns firms receive from investments in information systems?

There is considerable variation in the returns firms receive from systems investments. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are complementary assets, according to the text?

Assets required to derive value from a primary investment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a complementary asset mentioned in the text?

Organizational assets, such as investing in people to make the technology work properly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between complementary assets and returns on information technology investments?

Firms that invest in complementary assets receive superior returns on their information technology investments. (D) Signup and view all the answers