Monday, 25 March 2013

IS in Organizations


Information System : A set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, and disseminate data and information and provide feedback to meet an objective. 

The effect if an organization's information is not accurate or complete
- People can make poor decisions
- Costing thousands or even millions of dollars. 


The Component of Information Systems
Input - Activity of gathering and capturing raw data
Processing - Converting data info useful outputs
Output - Production of useful information, usually in the form of documents and reports.
Feedback - Information from the system that is used to make changes to input or processing activities. 



Computer Based Information Systems


Hardware - Consists of computer equipment used to perform input, processing, and input activities.

Software - Consists of the computer programs that govern the operation on the computer.

Database - Organized collection of facts and information, typically consisting of two or more related data files. 

Telecommunications, network and internet - The electronic of signals for communications.

Networks - Connect computers and equipment to enable electronic communication. 

Internet - World's largest computer network, consisting of thousands of interconnected networks, all freely excahnging information. 

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