Test 1 Flashcards
difference between data and information
data is raw, no context
information has context
What is an information system
system designed to collect, process, store, adn deliver information
what is the difference between the tech side of information system versus human side
tech side is hardware, human side is people adn processes
components of an information system are what
interdependent, one changes, all the others change
3 things on how IS differs among firms
firm strategy, culture, and IT infrastructure (Influence design development, deployment, and use of information systems
information systems that are used to support or shape the competitive strategy of the firm are called what
strategic information systems
IS that are used to support the day to day operations of the firm are called what
tactical information systems
what leads to success in digital transformation? (5)
figure out business strategy before investing, leverage insiders, design customer experience from outside in, recognize employees fear of being replaced, bring a good start up culture
difference between internal and external systems integration
internal is an intra-organizational system merge and an inter-organizational system merger for external
difference between business integration and system integration
business- link business activities that are part of the same process or workflow.
System: application - enable communication among separate software programs, and data- enable the merging of databases
benefits of systems integration (3)
reduction of duplication and redundancy
eases appropriate access to information
time and cost savings in the long run
drawbacks of system integration (2)
increased upfront cost and risk
reduced local flexibility afterward.
what do modern supply chain management systems do when trying to integrate with an enterprise system
modern supply chain management systems integrate with other internal enterprise systems
what is the radio frequency identification
the use of a non-contact radio system to transfer data from a tag attached to an object for the purposes of automatic identification and tracking
what is an enterprise system?
class of standardized software applications that support integrated business processes
