27 Questions
What is the purpose of feedback in an information system?
To evaluate and refine the input
What are the main components of an information system?
Hardware, software, data, and people
Which of the following activities is NOT a basic activity of an information system?
Feedback
How does an information system support decision making?
By processing data into meaningful information
What are computers and software in relation to an information system?
The tools and technical foundation
What distinguishes data from information in an information system?
Data is meaningless facts, while information is data shaped into a meaningful form
In an information system, what is the purpose of output?
To evaluate or correct input
What is the purpose of capturing raw data as part of an information system?
To support decision making and analysis
What is required to use information systems effectively according to the text?
Understanding management and organization
Which activity of an information system involves converting raw data into a meaningful form?
Processing
Which of the following is NOT an actor that interacts with an organization according to the text?
Computers
What can be achieved by processing raw data from a supermarket checkout counter?
Generating meaningful sales reports
What is the role of an information system in relation to challenges posed by the environment?
It provides an organizational and management solution
Which components ensure that information systems provide genuine value to an organization?
Complementary assets
In what way do information systems help managers analyze problems?
By visualizing complex subjects
What role does software play in an information system?
Converting raw data into meaningful information
How do complementary assets contribute to the value of information systems?
By ensuring that systems provide genuine value to the organization
What are the three principal levels in a business organization's hierarchy?
Senior management, middle management, and operational management
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of an information system mentioned in the text?
Financial dimension
What role do managers play in the management dimension of information systems?
They set organizational strategy for responding to business challenges and act creatively.
Which of the following is NOT included in the technology dimension of information systems?
Organizational politics
What is the business perspective on information systems, according to the text?
Information systems are instruments for creating value.
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
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.
What are complementary assets, according to the text?
Assets required to derive value from a primary investment
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
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.
Learn about the management, organization, and technology components of information systems, the business perspective, and complementary assets that ensure value to an organization.
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