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What is a system?

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A group of components that interact to achieve a purpose.

  • Not necessarily technology related(Trees)
  • When the system PURPOSE is to create information, it becomes an information system.
  • Info system is not necessarily technology ( Door to door research)
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What is a computerized info system?

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An info system that is enabled by technology, it is commonly associated with Management Information System (MIS).

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What are the 6 components of MIS?

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  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Data
  • Procedures
  • People
  • Networks
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Explain and give an example of MIS components?

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  1. Hardware= All electrical components of the system ( Computer, cable, phones)
  2. Software= Programs and apps that are part of the system (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Myconcordia)
  3. Data= Facts and sats collected from the information ( Sales revenue, grades, temperature)
  4. Procedures= Instructions or steps followed to achieve an outcome ( How to turn on a computer, how to write an essay)
  5. People= Humans using or interacting with the system ( both directly and indirectly) ( DIRECT USERS= Touching the dive, ex programmers, someone who logs in. INDIRECT USERS= never touch but receive, Manager who receives a system-generated report ( didn’t physically use the system themselves )
  6. Network= Connects the computers within the system, and connects the system to other resources( Internet, cables)
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What is IT?

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Information Technology. ( Raw Technology, ex: Just a computer)

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Data
  • Networks
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What is IS?

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Information System ( Gives IT a purpose ex: A computer that is used by a manager( People) to generate monthly sales forecasts (Process) )

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Data
  • Networks
  • Procedures
  • People
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What is MIS?

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It’s using technology to achieve strategic business goals and objectives. It is created to solve a business pb or optimize the business in some ways. EX: Developing a website for the sake of having one doesn’t solve anything. = You need to ask your self what’s the company’s need.

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What is the role of the IS department?

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Chief Information Officer (CIO):

  • Technology: Lead by the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Operations: Day to day administration, keep your system running (network administrators, infrastructure, user support)
  • Development: Improve current systems and implements new ones
  • Outsourcing Relations: Monitors relationships and service levels
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What is an OAS?

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Office Automation System is a Type of system that supports work activities of individuals and groups( word, excel)

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What is an MIS?

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Management Information System (MIS) is a type of system that produces reports summarized from transaction data usually in one functional area.

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What is DSS?

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Decision Support System Provides access to Data an analysis tools

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What is Expert System?

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Mimics human expert in a particular area and makes a decision?

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What is SCMS?

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Supply Chain Management System manages flows or products, services, and information among organizations

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What is IOS?

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Inter-Organizational System systems that is used between 2 different companies.

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What is SIS?

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Strategic Information Systems helps the organization to gain a competitive advantage by support strategic goals, increase performance, or boost productivity

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What is LIS?

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Logistic Information System used to control inbound and outbound logistics in a company ( moving things around)

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What is FIS?

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Financial Information System used to control financial accounting and management accounting data within the company

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What is HRIS?

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Human Resources Information Systems used to manage the hiring, recruiting, training, job positions, employee profiles, positions, compensation, payroll, and termination processes within a company

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What is DATA?

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It records facts and figures ( ex: nbr of houses on street)

-Accurate: Must be able to rely on what comes out of the systems

-Timely: Need it in a timely fashion to make decision

-Relevant: Must be usable in the decision at hand

-Sufficient: You need enough to make proper decisions

-Cost: Data is expensive ( think of surveys)

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What is Information?

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What is gained from interpreting data and provides meaning? When you sort, process or interpret data, it becomes information.

Meaning varies from the person

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What is Knowledge?

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Experience, accumulated learning combined with information, providing analysis and insight based on past experience.

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