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UNIT 1:Introduction to Information Systems: Flashcards

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What are the 3 key concepts in MIS?

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1.Information System
2. Information Technology
3. Management Information System

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WHAT IS AN INFORMATION SYSTEM?(IS)

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS is an organized collection of hardware, software data people, and procedures that work together to produce quality information by

COLLECTING
TRANSFORMING
DISSEMINATING

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WHAT IS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY?

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the study or use of computers and telecommunications for storing, retrieving, and sending information
EXAMPLE:

computer apps that include data storage and programs to input, process, and output the data.

Software and support for office automation systems such as word processing and spreadsheets, as well as the computer to run them. Users’ PCs and software.

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WHAT IS Management Information System ?

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is a set of systems and procedures that gather data from a range of sources, compile it and present it in a readable format.
EXAMPLE:
process control, office automation, enterprise resource planning, finance systems and management reporting.

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What does INFORMATION SYSTEM DO?

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SUPPORTS DAILY SHORT TERM AND LONG RANGE ACTIVTIES
OF USERS

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EXAMPLES OF USERS?

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STORE CLERKS,
SALES REPRESENTATIVES, ACCOUNTANTS,
SUPERVISORS
MANAGERS,
EXECUTIVES, AND CUSTOMERS.

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INFORMATION SYSTEM IN MY OWN WORDS?

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS refers to a group of components that interact to produce quality information.

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WHAT ARE THE SIX COMPONENTS OF INFORMATION SYSTEM?

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COMPUTER HARDWARE
SOFTWARE
DATA
NETWORK
PROCEDURES
PEOPLE

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SOFTWARE?

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SET of instructions that tell hardware what to do

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HARDWARE?

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REPRESENTS the physical components of a computer system

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PROGRAMS?

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SETS OF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH DIRECT AND CONTROL HARDWARE

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PROCEDURES?

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REFERS TO a set of information processing information needed by people

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DATA

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UNPROCESSED INFORMATION or

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INFORMATION?

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PROCESSED DATA

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Functions of an Information system?

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Input; process; output

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Dimensions of information systems?

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a. organizational levels of management.
b. management
c. technology

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INPUT

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ENTERS DATA INTO COMPUTER

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PROCESSING

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PERFORMING OPERATIONS ON THE DATA

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OUTPUT

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PRESENTING THE RESULTS

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FACTS ON DATA

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MACHINE-READABLE MOSTLY
MUST BE MANAGED EFFECTIVELY
TAKES MANY FORMS SUCH AS:LETTERS,NUMBERS,SENTENCES,PARAGRAPHS IMAGES AND AUDIO SOUNDS

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DATABASE

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STORES AND ORGANIZES DATA

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FACTS ON DATA

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MACHINE-READABLE MOSTLY

MUST BE MANAGED EFFECTIVELY

TAKES MANY FORMS SUCH AS LETTERS, NUMBERS, SENTENCES, PARAGRAPHS IMAGES, AND AUDIO SOUNDS

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PEOPLE(REQUIRED)

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EVERY IS) NEEDS PEOPLE IF IT TO BE USEFUL
FOR THE OPERATION OF IS
EG.USERS AND IT SPECIALIST

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SOFTWARE TYPES

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SYSTEM(COMPUTER MANAGEMENT)
APPLICATION(GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE)

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GENERAL PURPOSE
WORD PROCESSING PRESENTATIONS SPREADSHEET IMAGE AND VIS=DEO EDITOR
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SPECIAL PURPOSE 4 examples?
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT DBMS SOFTARE ACCOUNTING SOFTARE
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SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT 3 examples?
OPERATING SYSTEM DEVICE DRIVERS SYSTEM UTILITIES
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 5 examples?
PROGRAM LANGUAGE COMPILERS INTERPRETERS LINKER LARDER
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FLOW OF USE
USERS ---APP SOFTWARE---OPERATION SYSTEM---HARDWARE AND VICE VERSA
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NETWORKS defination
A COLLECTION OF COMPUTERS AND OTHER HARDWARE INTERCONNECTED BY COMMUNICATION CHANNELS THAT ALLOW SHARING OF RESOURCES
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEFINITION
NETWORKS LIKE INTERN INTRANETS AND EXTRANETS HAVE BECOME ESSENTIAL OPERATIONS OF ALL KINDS OF ORGANIZATIONS.
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EXTRANET
AUTHORISED OUTSIDE PEOPLE SUCH AS SUPPLIERS CAN CONNECT TO COMPANY INTRANET
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INTRANETS
CONNECTION OF DEVCIES THAT ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE COMPANY TO STORE INFORMATION
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INTERNET
EVERYONE CAN CONNECT AND SHARE INFORMATION
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what Does COMMUNICATION/TRANSMISSION MEDIA include?
FIBRE OPTIC CABLE COAXIAL CABLE TWISTED PAIR BLUETOOTH SATELITE MICROWAVE INFRARED
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NETWORK INCLUDES?
TRANSMISSION MEDIA
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NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
IS THE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE RESOURCES OF AN ENTIRE NETWORK THAT ENABLE NETWORK CONNECTIVITY,COMMUNICATION OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF AN ENTERPRISE NETORK
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END USERS
PEOPLE WHO USE IS OR THE INFORMATION IT PRODUCES
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IS SPECIALIST
ARE PEOPLE HODEVELOPE AND OPERATING INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST PROGRAMMERS COMPUTER OPERATORS MANAGERIAL TECHNICAL CLERICAL PERSONELS
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information technology
THE USE OF ANY COMPUTERS STORAGE, NETWORKING, AND OTHER PHYSICAL DEVICES, INFRASTURE AND PROCESSES TO CREATE, PROCESSES, STORE AND SECURE AND EXCHANGE ALL FORMS OF ELECTRONIC DATA
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information technology
THE USE OF ANY COMPUTERS STORAGE, NETWORKING, AND OTHER PHYSICAL DEVICES, INFRASTURE AND PROCESSES TO CREATE, PROCESSES, STORE AND SECURE AND EXCHANGE ALL FORMS OF ELECTRONIC DATA
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FUNCTIONS OF I.T?
INPUT PROCESSING STORAGE OUTPUT
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SYSTEMS ANALYST
DESIGN INfO SYSTEMS BASED ON THE INFO REQUIREMENTS OF IS SPECIALIST BASED ON SPECIALIZATION OF SYSTEM ANALYSIS
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LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT USES TRIANGLE REP
TOP MANAGEMENT (CEO) MIDDLE MANAGEMENT LOWER LEVELOR FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT
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COMPONENTS OF IS?
MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION TECHNOLOGY
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WHAT ARE Functions of an Information system?
INPUT: Captures raw data from organization or external environment Processing: Converts raw data into meaningful form Output: Transfers processed information to people or activities that use it
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WHAT ARE 3 Dimensions of information systems?
organizational levels of management. management technology
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WHAT ARE organizational levels of management?
Hierarchy: Senior management Middle management (Knowledge workers) Operational management (Data workers Production or service workers)
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WHAT IS THE Management dimension of information systems?
1.Managers set organizational strategy for responding to business challenges 2.In addition, managers must act creatively: 3.Creation of new products and services Occasionally re-creating the organization
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WHAT IS THE Information technology dimension of information systems?
Computer hardware and software Data management technology: S/W governing data Networking and telecommunications technology IT infrastructure: provides platform on which the system is built, e.g., Internet technologies
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List the Contemporary Approaches to Information Systems
a. Technical Approach b. Behavioural Approach
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What is the Technical Approach?
THIS Emphasizes mathematically based models to study information systems THIS ALSO Focuses on physical technology
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What is the Behavioral Approach?
THIS Focuses on how information systems impact individuals, groups, and organizations EXAMPLE:
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Explain the business perspective on information systems
1. Information system is instrument for creating value 2.Investments in information technology will result in superior returns: Productivity increases Revenue increases Superior long-term strategic positioning
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Complementary assets (organizational capital) ???????
organizational capital and the right business model Assets required to derive value from a primary investment Firms supporting technology investments with investment in complementary assets receive superior returns E.g., invest in technology and the people to make it work properly
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Information systems and competitive advantage
Information systems aid companies in competing with other competitors by maintaining low costs, differentiating products or services, focusing on market niche, strengthening ties with customers and suppliers, and increasing market entry high competition
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The Role of Information Systems in Business Today
Information system is very essential for running and managing a business today. Information technology is helpful in managing important production data and based on the data it helps the production, management, and owners of the company to better run their business and earn maximum profits.
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The Role of Information Systems in Business Today
Information system is very essential for running and managing a business today. Information technology is helpful in managing important production data and based on the data it helps the production, management, and owners of the company to better run their business and earn maximum profits.
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How information systems are transforming business
Management Information Systems can be used to track :: financial data, sales information, customer profiles, and production data. This information can be used to improve decision-making in a number of different areas, such as marketing, product development, and customer service.
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LIST SOME New trends in management information systems
Increased focus on information quality. Greater adoption of information governance. Wide usage of Artificial Intelligence. 4- More use of data analytics. Federated search. Automate Business Processes. Leverage RPA technologies. Embrace cloud deployments.

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