18 Questions
What is NOT the main purpose of an information system?
Facilitate communication within an organization
How does data differ from information?
Data is raw facts, while information is meaningful
What does the processing activity of an information system involve?
Converting raw data into meaningful information
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
What activities characterize an information system's functions?
Capturing raw data and processing it into meaningful form
In what way do information systems assist managers?
By helping to visualize complex subjects and create new products.
What are the three basic activities that produce the information organizations need?
Input, processing, output
Which of the following is NOT an environmental actor interacting with the organization and its information systems?
Employees
What is feedback in an information system?
Output used to evaluate or correct input
Which term refers to the actors such as customers, suppliers, competitors, and regulatory agencies who interact with the organization?
Environmental actors
What is necessary to use information systems effectively according to the text?
Understanding of organization, management, and information technology
In the context of an information system, what creates value for the firm?
Information system as an organizational and management solution
Which of the following levels in a business organization does not interact with information systems?
Janitorial staff
What is a common characteristic of business organizations?
They have a separation of business functions like sales, marketing, and finance
What is the role of managers in an information system?
They set strategy and act creatively to create new products/services
Which of the following is NOT part of the technology dimension of information systems?
Organizational culture
From a business perspective, what is the primary goal of investing in information technology?
To create value for the organization
What are complementary assets in the context of information systems?
Assets required to derive value from a primary investment
This quiz covers the main learning objectives of defining information systems and describing their management, organization, and technology components. It also explores the business perspective of information systems and explains how complementary assets ensure genuine value for an organization.
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