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Chapter 1 & 2 Flashcards

1
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information system (IS)

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A set of interrelated components:

HARDWARE
SOFTWARE
DATA
PROCEDURE
PEOPLE
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data

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raw facts

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information

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A collection of facts organized and processed

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process

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A set of logically related tasks performed to achieve a defined outcome

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knowledge

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The awareness and understanding of a set of information

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system

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A set of elements or components that interact to accomplish goals

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efficiency

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A measure of what is produced ÷ by what is consumed.

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effectiveness

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A measure of the extent to which a system achieves its goals. (Goals Achieved ÷ Total Stated Goals)

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system performance standard

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A specific objective of the system

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input

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The activity of gathering and capturing raw data

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processing

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Converting or transforming data into useful outputs

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output

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Production of useful information (documents, reports…)

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feedback

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Information from the system that is used to make changes to input or processing activities

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forecasting

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Predicting future events to avoid problems

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15
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computer-based information system (CBIS)

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A single set of things

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technology infrastructure

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All the things

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hardware

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Computer equipment used to perform input, processing, storage, and output activities

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software

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The computer programs that govern the operation of the computer

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database

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An organized collection of facts and information

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telecommunications

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The electronic transmission of signals for communications

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network

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Computers and equipment that are connected

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Internet

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The world’s largest computer network

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23
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intranet

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An internal network for insiders

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extranet

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A network that can be accessed by selected outsiders

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procedures

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The strategies, policies, methods, and rules for using a CBIS

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26
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electronic commerce (e-commerce)

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Any business transaction executed electronically

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mobile commerce (m-commerce)

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The use of mobile, wireless devices to place orders and conduct business

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electronic business (e-business)

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Using information systems and the Internet to perform all business-related tasks and functions

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transaction

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Any business-related exchange

30
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transaction processing system (TPS)

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An organized collection of things used to perform and record business transactions

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enterprise resource planning (ERP) system

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A set of integrated programs that manages the vital business operations

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management information system (MIS)

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An organized collection of things that provides routine information to managers and decision makers

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decision support system (DSS)

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An organized collection of things used to support problem-specific decision making

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artificial intelligence (AI)

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A field in which the computer system takes on the characteristics of human intelligence

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expert system

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A system that gives a computer the ability to make suggestions and function like an expert in a particular field

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knowledge base

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The collection of things that must be followed to achieve value or the proper outcome

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virtual reality

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The simulation of a real or imagined environment

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systems development

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The activity of creating or modifying information systems

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computer literacy

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Knowledge of computer systems and equipment

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information systems literacy

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Knowledge of how data and information are used

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organization

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A collection of people to accomplish a set of goals.

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value chain

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A series of activities (inbound/outbound; sales, manufacturing)

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organizational structure

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Organizational subunits

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traditional organization structure

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Hierarchy of decision making that flows from top management down to employees

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flat organizational structure

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A reduced number of management layers

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empowerment

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Giving employees/managers more responsibility and authority

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project organizational structure

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Centered on major products or services

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team organizational structure

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Centered on work teams or groups

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culture

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A set of major understandings and assumptions shared by a group

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organizational culture

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Understandings and assumptions for a organization

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organizational change

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How organizations plan for, implement, and handle change.

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change model

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A representation of change theories that identifies the phases of change and the best way to implement them

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organizational learning

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The adaptations and adjustments based on experience and ideas over time

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reengineering (process redesign)

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The radical redesign to achieve a break through in business results

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continuous improvement

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Constantly seeking ways to improve business processes and add value to products and services

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technology acceptance model (TAM)

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A model that specifies the factors that can lead to better attitudes about an information system

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technology diffusion

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A measure of how widely technology is spread throughout the organization

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technology infusion

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Measure of how deeply embedded (permeates) technology is in an area of the organization

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quality

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The ability of a product or service to meet or exceed customer expectations

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outsourcing

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Contracting with outside professional services to meet specific business needs

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on-demand computing

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Contracting for computer resources

62
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downsizing

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Reducing the number of employees to cut costs

63
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competitive advantage

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A long term benefit to a company over its competition

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five-forces model

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  1. Rivalry among existing competitors
  2. Threat of new entrants
  3. Threat of substitute products and services
  4. Bargaining power of buyers
  5. Bargaining power of suppliers
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strategic alliance (or partnership)

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An agreement between 2 or more companies that involves the joint production and distribution of goods and services

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productivity

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A measure of the output achieved ÷ input required

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return on investment (ROI)

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One measure of information system value that investigates the additional profits/benefits that are generated as a percentage of the investment in information system technology

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total cost of ownership (TCO)

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The sum of all costs over the life of an information system

69
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information center

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A support function for users

70
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information service unit

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A miniature information system department attached and directly reporting to a functional area in a large organization

71
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certification

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A process for testing skills and knowledge

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