Information System 1
Information System 1
systems
By :eman youssif
SN : 2601
Define information.1
technology
• the study or use of technology for
storing, retrieving, and sending
information.
Define information.2
system
A set of interrelated components that collect,
process, store, and disseminate data
and information; an information system
provides a feedback mechanism to
monitor and control its operation to
make sure it continues to meet its goals
and objectives.
Descuss why its important to.3
.study and understand I.S
• Information Storage and Analysis
• At the date of publication, many companies no longer
manage their data and information manually with registers
and hard-copy formats. Through the adoption of information
systems, companies can make use of sophisticated and
comprehensive databases that can contain all imaginable
pieces of data about the company. Information systems
store, update and even analyze the information, which the
company can then use to pinpoint solutions to current or
future problems. Furthermore, these systems can integrate
data from various sources, inside and outside the company,
keeping the company up to date with internal performance
and external opportunities and threats.
• Almost every aspect (sales, accounting,
hr, inventory, ,…) of any business size
(from corporation to startups) utilize
software to be more efficient and gain
competitive advantage.
• Information System allows you to have
holistic view of those systems and will
help you whether you will be on
technical or business side.
Describe the characteristic.4
of valuable information
• Accessible
Information should be easily accessible by authorized users so
they can obtain it in the right format and at the right time to
meet their needs.
• Accurate
Accurate information is error free. In some cases, inaccurate
information is generated because inaccurate data is fed into the
transformation process. This is commonly called garbage in,
garbage out.
• Economical
Information should also be relatively economical to
produce. Decision makers must always balance
the value of information with the cost of
producing it.
• Reliable
Reliable information can be trusted by users. In
many cases, the reliability of the information
depends on the reliability of the data-collection
method. In other instances, reliability depends on
the source of the information. A rumor from an
unknown source that oil prices might go up may
not be reliable.
• Secure
Information should be secure from access by
• Simple
Information should be simple, not complex.
Sophisticated and detailed information might not
be needed.
List the components of.5
.I.S
• I.S.
Collect (input).
Manipulate (process).
Store.
Disseminate (output) data and
information.
Provide a corrective reaction (feedback)
to meet an objective .
• CBIS
• Hardware
• software
• networks
• people
• and procedures
Identify the basic classification of business I.Ss. and discuss who uses them, how they are used and What kinds of Benefits they deliver .6