Introduction to Information Systems: Perspectives and Components

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What is NOT the main purpose of an information system?

Facilitate communication within an organization (correct)
Support decision making, coordination, and control
Collect, process, store, and distribute information
Help managers analyze problems and create new products

How does data differ from information?

Data is organized, while information is raw
Data is visual, while information is textual
Data is raw facts, while information is meaningful (correct)
Data is meaningful, while information is raw facts

What does the processing activity of an information system involve?

Capturing raw data from external sources
Storing data in a secure database
Distributing processed information to stakeholders
Converting raw data into meaningful information (correct)

Which of the following best describes the role of complementary assets in information systems?

They ensure that information systems provide genuine value to an organization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What activities characterize an information system's functions?

Capturing raw data and processing it into meaningful form (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do information systems assist managers?

By helping to visualize complex subjects and create new products. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three basic activities that produce the information organizations need?

Input, processing, output (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an environmental actor interacting with the organization and its information systems?

Employees (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is feedback in an information system?

Output used to evaluate or correct input (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the actors such as customers, suppliers, competitors, and regulatory agencies who interact with the organization?

Environmental actors (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Understanding of organization, management, and information technology (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of an information system, what creates value for the firm?

Information system as an organizational and management solution (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following levels in a business organization does not interact with information systems?

Janitorial staff (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of business organizations?

They have a separation of business functions like sales, marketing, and finance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of managers in an information system?

They set strategy and act creatively to create new products/services (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the technology dimension of information systems?

Organizational culture (B) Signup and view all the answers

From a business perspective, what is the primary goal of investing in information technology?

To create value for the organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are complementary assets in the context of information systems?

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