Q11-2 What Are the Key Components of a Collaboration IS?

Question 1

What are the five key components of a Collaboration Information System (IS)?

Answer 1

1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Data
4. Procedures
5. People

Question 2

What types of hardware are typically used in a Collaboration IS?

Answer 2

Collaboration systems are often hosted on cloud servers, with client devices such as mobile platforms, laptops, or phones for user access.

Question 3

What role does software play in a Collaboration IS?

Answer 3

Software includes tools like email, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint that support collaborative activities.

Question 4

Name some examples of collaboration software.

Answer 4

Email, Google+ Hangouts, FaceTime, GotoMeeting, SurveyMonkey, Mind Meister, Prezi, Yammer, SharePoint, Wikis, Google Drive and Docs.

Question 5

What are the two types of data used in collaboration?

Answer 5

1. Project Data – Directly related to the work product, such as design documents.
2. Project Metadata – Used to manage the project, like schedules, tasks, and budgets.

Question 6

What are procedures in a Collaboration IS?

Answer 6

Procedures are standards and techniques for collaboration activities, such as how documents are reviewed and tasks are organized.

They are often implicit or assumed.

Question 7

How do people influence a Collaboration IS?

Answer 7

People vary in their ability to use the IS, motivation, collaboration timing, and whether they are co-located or geographically dispersed.