What is a system?
A group of components that interact to achieve a purpose.
- Not necessarily technology related(Trees)
- When the system PURPOSE is to create information, it becomes an information system.
- Info system is not necessarily technology ( Door to door research)
What is a computerized info system?
An info system that is enabled by technology, it is commonly associated with Management Information System (MIS).
What are the 6 components of MIS?
- Hardware
- Software
- Data
- Procedures
- People
- Networks
Explain and give an example of MIS components?
- Hardware= All electrical components of the system ( Computer, cable, phones)
- Software= Programs and apps that are part of the system (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Myconcordia)
- Data= Facts and sats collected from the information ( Sales revenue, grades, temperature)
- Procedures= Instructions or steps followed to achieve an outcome ( How to turn on a computer, how to write an essay)
- People= Humans using or interacting with the system ( both directly and indirectly) ( DIRECT USERS= Touching the dive, ex programmers, someone who logs in. INDIRECT USERS= never touch but receive, Manager who receives a system-generated report ( didn’t physically use the system themselves )
- Network= Connects the computers within the system, and connects the system to other resources( Internet, cables)
What is IT?
Information Technology. ( Raw Technology, ex: Just a computer)
- Hardware
- Software
- Data
- Networks
What is IS?
Information System ( Gives IT a purpose ex: A computer that is used by a manager( People) to generate monthly sales forecasts (Process) )
- Hardware
- Software
- Data
- Networks
- Procedures
- People
What is MIS?
It’s using technology to achieve strategic business goals and objectives. It is created to solve a business pb or optimize the business in some ways. EX: Developing a website for the sake of having one doesn’t solve anything. = You need to ask your self what’s the company’s need.
What is the role of the IS department?
Chief Information Officer (CIO):
- Technology: Lead by the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Operations: Day to day administration, keep your system running (network administrators, infrastructure, user support)
- Development: Improve current systems and implements new ones
- Outsourcing Relations: Monitors relationships and service levels
What is an OAS?
Office Automation System is a Type of system that supports work activities of individuals and groups( word, excel)
What is an MIS?
Management Information System (MIS) is a type of system that produces reports summarized from transaction data usually in one functional area.
What is DSS?
Decision Support System Provides access to Data an analysis tools
What is Expert System?
Mimics human expert in a particular area and makes a decision?
What is SCMS?
Supply Chain Management System manages flows or products, services, and information among organizations
What is IOS?
Inter-Organizational System systems that is used between 2 different companies.
What is SIS?
Strategic Information Systems helps the organization to gain a competitive advantage by support strategic goals, increase performance, or boost productivity
What is LIS?
Logistic Information System used to control inbound and outbound logistics in a company ( moving things around)
What is FIS?
Financial Information System used to control financial accounting and management accounting data within the company
What is HRIS?
Human Resources Information Systems used to manage the hiring, recruiting, training, job positions, employee profiles, positions, compensation, payroll, and termination processes within a company
What is DATA?
It records facts and figures ( ex: nbr of houses on street)
-Accurate: Must be able to rely on what comes out of the systems
-Timely: Need it in a timely fashion to make decision
-Relevant: Must be usable in the decision at hand
-Sufficient: You need enough to make proper decisions
-Cost: Data is expensive ( think of surveys)
What is Information?
What is gained from interpreting data and provides meaning? When you sort, process or interpret data, it becomes information.
Meaning varies from the person
What is Knowledge?
Experience, accumulated learning combined with information, providing analysis and insight based on past experience.
