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MODULE 2 - JAMIR Flashcards

1
Q

It is a work system whose activities are devoted to capturing, transmitting,
storing, retrieving, manipulating and displaying information.

A

information system

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2
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True or False
Information systems are sociotechnical systems.

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True

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3
Q

Information systems are _____________ systems.

A

sociotechnical

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4
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_________ is the information produced by a system or process from a specific input.

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Output

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5
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_________ are what are put into a system

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inputs

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6
Q

_________ are the
results obtained after running an entire process or just a small part of a process.

A

outputs

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7
Q

Types of Information Systems

Hint: There are 6

A

transaction processing systems,
decision support systems, knowledge management systems,
learning management systems,
database management systems, and
office information systems.

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8
Q

___________ _________ is a cycle of processes that support the organization’s learning activities:
identifying information needs, acquiring information, organizing and storing information,
developing information products and services, distributing information, and using information
(Choo, 1995).

A

Information management

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9
Q

Enumerate the Information Management Cycle

Hint: There are 6 steps

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Plan -> Collect ->Process -> Analyse ->Communicate -> Feedback -> Repeat

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10
Q

Identify:
Plan -> Collect ->Process -> Analyse ->Communicate -> Feedback -> Repeat

A

the Information Management Cycle

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11
Q

Enumerate the Contemporary Approaches to Information Systems

Hint: there are 2 approaches

A

Technical Approaches
Behavioral Approaches

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12
Q

Fields that fall under the Technical Approach

A

Management Science
Computer Science
Operations Research

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13
Q

Identify what contemporary approach these fields are under:
Management Science
Computer Science
Operations Research

A

Technical Approach

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14
Q

Fields that fall under the Behavioral Approach

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Psychology
Economics
Sociology

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15
Q

Identify what contemporary approach these fields are under:
Psychology
Economics
Sociology

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Behavioral Approach

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16
Q

The _______________ __________ emphasizes mathematically based, normative models to study
information systems, as well as the physical technology and formal capabilities of these systems.

A

technical approach

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17
Q

The________________ __________ a growing part of the information systems field, does not ignore
technology, but tends to focus on non-technical solutions concentrating instead on changes in
attitudes, management and organizational policy, and behavior.

A

behavioral approach

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18
Q

True or False
In the sociotechnical view of systems, optimal organizational performance is achieved by jointly
optimizing both the social and technical systems used in production.

A

True

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19
Q

Difference between the two(technical and behavioral) contemporary information systems.

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BEHAVIORAL
1. Concerned with behavioral issues.
2. Sociology and psychology and economics are contributing disciplines
TECHNICAL
1. Emphasizes on mathematically based models
2. Computer science, managements science, and operational research are contributing disciplines.

20
Q

The __________ _________ looks at the psychological, sociological and economic aspects of the
system.

A

behavioural approach

21
Q

Behavioral approach deals with:

hint: there are 4

A

Design,
Implementation,
Business integration,
Management.

22
Q

________________ ______________
deals with;
Design,
Implementation,
Business integration,
Management.

A

beharioral approach

23
Q

The ___________ _____________ to information systems emphasizes mathematically based models to
study information systems, as well as the physical technology and formal capabilities of these
systems. Technical approach this approach emphasis on three things

A

technical approach

24
Q

___________ this approach emphasis on three things –
* mathematically based models to study an information system,
* looks at physical technology and formal capability of the system,
* the emphasis at identifying solutions that can be represented by formulas.

A

Technical approach

25
Q

A ____________ ________ is a logically related set of activities that defines how specific business
tasks are performed, and it represents a unique way in which an organization coordinates
work, information, and knowledge.

A

business approach

26
Q

The _____________ _____________ ______________ is the formal organizational unit responsible for
information technology services. It is responsible for maintaining the hardware, software,
data storage, and networks that make up the firm’s IT infrastructure.

A

information systems department

27
Q

___________ ___________ are used by organizations to collect, process and distribute the information.

A

Information system

28
Q

The _________ _______ ________
consists of specialists, such as programmers, systems analysts, project leaders, and
information systems managers, and is often headed by a CIO.

A

informations systemd department

29
Q

____________ ___________ system are used by organizations to collect, process and distribute the information.

A

Information system

30
Q

Main
components of information systems are :

hint: 5

A

technology,
information,
procedures,
management and
users.

31
Q

technology,
information,
procedures,
management and
users.

are the ______________ ____________ _____________systems

A

main components, information

32
Q

True or False
Information systems are designed according to the need of the organizations.

A

True

33
Q

Major types of information system :

hint: 5

A

Transaction processing system
Decision support system
Executive information system
Management information system
Executive Support System

34
Q

The main purpose of ____________________ to fulfill the basic needs of record keeping
of an organization

A

Transaction Processing System

35
Q

TPS

A

Transaction Processing Systems

36
Q

____________________________ are the basic business systems that
serve the operational level of the organization.

A

Transaction processing systems (TPS)

37
Q

A ______________________________ is a computerized
system that performs and records the daily routine transactions necessary to conduct business.

A

transaction processing system

38
Q

A ___________ ___________keeps track of the money paid to employees.

A

payroll system

39
Q

The ____________ is composed of
discrete pieces of information (such as a name, address, or employee number) called data elements.

A

master file

40
Q

___________ ________
refers to discrete pieces of information (such as a name, address, or employee number).

A

data elements

41
Q

Examples of Transaction Processing Systems

A
  • Payroll System
  • Billing Systems
  • Purchasing System
  • Shipping of record
42
Q
  • Payroll System
  • Billing Systems
  • Purchasing System
  • Shipping of record

are examples of _______________

A

Transaction Processing Systems

43
Q

______________________________analyze the data which is used in decision making by the management
of the organization.

A

Decision Support System

44
Q

True or False
Data can be from internal or external sources.

A

True

45
Q

DSS

A

Decision Support System

46
Q

___________________________ also serve the management level of the organization.

A

Decision-support systems (DSS)

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