Introduction to Information Systems Flashcards
Computer-based tools that are used to
work with information and support the
information and information-processing needs of an organization
Information Systems
The capturing, processing, storage,
and distribution of voice, graphics,
text, and numbers and other
information by a combination of
computers and telecommunications
networks
Information Technology
The function that plans for, develops,
implements, and maintains IS hardware,
software, and applications that people use to
support the goals of an organization
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Data, Information, Business Intelligence, Knowledge
Information Systems Basics
A (generic) system has three primary components:
Input
Processing
Output
Systems Theory
Captures raw data from organization or external environment
Input
Converts raw data into meaningful form
Processing
Transfers processed information to people or activities that use it
Output
People who understand how specific technologies work and
where they can be applied.
Informed Users
Handles data for the operational level.
Used by production/service workers
Transaction Processing Systems
Models data and information to support
managerial decisions.
Used by middle management
Decision Support Systems
Highly aggregated data for strategic
decisions.
Used by senior management
Executive Information Systems
