Chapter 1 Flashcards
Data Items
elementary description of things without meaning
Information
data that is organized so that they contain meaning and value
Knowledge
processed data and information to convey understanding and apply to current business problem
Computer Based Information System
information system that uses computer technology to perform some or all of its tasks.
Information Technology Components/ Information Technology Platform
1) Hardware
2) Software
3) database
4) network
5) procedures- combining components to process info and generate results.
6) people
Hardware
physical devices
Software
programs that enable the hardware to process data
database
collection of related files or tables containing data
network
connecting system in which computer share resources
procedures
instructions for combining components to process info and generate results
information technology services
IT Personnel use components to develop information systems, oversee security and risk, and manage data.
information technology infrastructure
The IT compnonents (platform) and IT services
application
computer program designed to support a specific rask or business process
Functional Area Information Systems
supporting pillars of information systems. Supports functional areas within the organization: accousting, finance, OPS/ production, marketing, human resources. ERP.
Enterprise Resource Planning
corrects any lack of communication between the functional areas.
Transaction Processing System
supports the processing of data from the organizations basic business transactions.
Interorganizational Information Systems
Information systems that connect two or more organizations.
supply chain
flow of materials, information, money, services from suppliers of raw materials through factories and warehouses to end customers.
electronic commerce systems (e-commerce)
another type of interorganizational information system that enables organizations to conduct b2b and b2c electronic commerce.
knowledge workers
professional employees with expertise in particular area.
office automation systems
support clerical staff, lower and middle managers, and knowledge workers. OAS develops documents, schedule resources, and communication,
Business Intelligence Systems
computer based support for complex decisions for middle managers and knowledge workers.
Expert Systems
duplicates the work of humans by applying reanoable capabilities, knowledge, and expertise within a specific domain.
dashboards
timely information structured as reports. Special form of IS that support all managers of the organization
