Understanding Information Systems Boundaries Quiz

Information Systems (IS) can be any organised combination of people, hardware, software, communication network and data resources that collect, transform and disseminate information in an organisation.

The two categories of information mentioned are strategic information and managerial information.

Decision Support System (DSS) is used to achieve strategic information required by topmost management for long range planning policies.

<p>Some Information Systems use computer hardware, software, the internet, telecommunication networks, computer-based resources, and managerial techniques to transform data into information products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Daily and short term planning for day-to-day operational activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Planning, analysis, design, deployment, and maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify the objectives of a system and improve its efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Planning a new business system or replacing an existing system by defining its components or modules to satisfy specific requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Office systems, Operational systems, Decision support systems, Executive information systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By its functions &amp; features, rather than by users</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Where Do Systems Designs Projects Come From? The assignment requirements are to explain the concept and give 5 real examples from the 3 main types discussed in class, show the contributions of each member, and present both hard copy and softcopy of the work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Customer relations management system upgrade problems led to a $100M loss</p> Signup and view all the answers