unit 1 Flashcards
What are the 5 elements of IS
- basics, 2. issues, 3. hardware, 4. software 5. database
what is basic mean
characterists and purpose of the IS
what does it mean by issues
the challenges involved in developing the IS (especially strategic)
describe hardware
components and functions
describe software
programming languages
- operating and application software
what are databases
file management
What is IS
a set of elements or compoents that interact to accomplish goals
what does the IS consist of
1) inputs, 2) processes) 3) outputs, 4) feedback
a successful IS system does what
- meets its goals (effective)
- at the lowest possible cost (efficient)
Describe an IS
- self contained
- operates within an environment (everything outside the boundary of the system)
What is the definition of IT
study, design, development, implementation, support or management computer based IS particulary software applciations and computer hardware
What does an IS do
- collects data (inputs)
- applies knowledge (processes)
- creates information (outputs) that are used for
- desciion making
What are the 6 major compoents for an CBIS
- Hardware
- software
- database
- telecommuications
- people (most important)
- procedures
What are the 8 types of IS
need more inof
What is a strategic information systems
systems that provide a competitive advantage
What can strategic information systems provide
- a better product for the same cost to customers
- a product of equivalent value for lower cost
- improved customer service
What are the competitive strategies
- low-cost leadership
- altering industry strutcture
- product differentiation
- creatigin new products or service
- improving exisiting products or service
- focus on market niche
What is porter’s 5 force mdel
identifies the specific forces that lead a firm to seek competititve advantage
what is porter’s 5 force model include
- rivalry among exisiting competitors
- threat of new market entrants
- threat of subsititute products or services
- bargaining power of buyers
- bargaining power of sup[liers
What are the system issues that must be dealt with
- technological issues
- productivitivy issues
- strategic issues
- people issues
what is change management
change is invevitable
what are the strategies for change management
- reengineering
- continuous improvement
- TQM
What is user statisfaction and acceptance of technology
model frame works that attempt to explain user statisfaction and degree or accewptance of usage of technology
what are the 3 user statisfaction and acceptance of technogloy frameworks
- TAm (technology acceptance model)
- Technogloy infusion
- Thechnology defusion
- TOE - technology, organization and environment framework
