Definiton of IS
Interrelated components working together to collect, process, store, and disseminate information to support decision making, coordination, control ,analysis, and visualization
in an organization
Compare IS and computer Systems
IS is more than a computer system
What are the high-level functions and context of an IS
Compare Data and Information
An Information System is a way to give meaning to data
Data => treams of raw facts representing events occurring in organizations or the physical environment before they have been organized and arranged into a form that people can understand and use.
Information => Data that have been shaped into a form that is meaningful and useful to human beings in processes such as decision making
What are the two main objectives of Information mangement
Automation of activities
Information systems focus on productivity and substitution of work with technology
Decision support
Help humans to evaluate quickly multiple alternatives
Name costs of Information Management
Hardware and software
Personnel training
Management of IS
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