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COMPUTER NOTEs

Information systems (IS) are essential for business functions and consist of people, hardware, software, networks, data, policies, and procedures to manage information. They support business processes, decision-making, and competitive strategies through various types, including operations support systems and management support systems. Key areas of IS knowledge include foundational concepts, information technologies, business applications, development processes, and management challenges.

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COMPUTER NOTEs

Information systems (IS) are essential for business functions and consist of people, hardware, software, networks, data, policies, and procedures to manage information. They support business processes, decision-making, and competitive strategies through various types, including operations support systems and management support systems. Key areas of IS knowledge include foundational concepts, information technologies, business applications, development processes, and management challenges.

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Information Systems: Brief Notes

Introduction

 Information systems (IS) are integral to business functions like


accounting, finance, marketing, etc.
 Information technologies (IT), especially internet-based systems,
play vital roles in business.

What is an Information System?

 An IS is an organized combination of people, hardware, software,


networks, data, policies, and procedures that manage and
disseminate information in an organization.
 IS helps people communicate, store, process, and manage
information.

Examples of IS:

 Smoke signals: Early communication method.


 Library card catalogs: Organize data about books.
 Your book bag/Planner: Help organize inputs like lectures, notes,
etc.
 Cash registers in stores: Track sales, inventory, and money.
 Paper accounting ledger: Record business transactions before
computers.

Key Areas of IS Knowledge:

1. Foundation Concepts: Behavioral, technical, business, and


managerial concepts of IS.
2. Information Technologies: Concepts and issues related to
hardware, software, networks, data, and internet technologies.
3. Business Applications: How IS support business operations,
management, and strategy.
4. Development Processes: Planning, developing, and implementing
IS to meet business needs.
5. Management Challenges: Effectively managing IT at enterprise
and global levels.

Roles of IS in Business

1. Support Business Processes: Help businesses function smoothly


(e.g., tracking inventory, processing sales).
2. Support Decision-Making: Provide data for managers to make
informed decisions (e.g., sales analysis for product decisions).
3. Support Competitive Strategies: Help businesses innovate and
stay competitive (e.g., using kiosks linked to e-commerce sites).
Types of Information Systems

1. Operations Support Systems (OSS): Manage data for business operations.


o Transaction Processing Systems (TPS): Process
transaction data (e.g., sales).
 Batch processing: Data processed periodically.
 Real-time processing: Data processed immediately.
o Process Control Systems: Monitor and control physical
processes (e.g., oil refinery sensors).
o Enterprise Collaboration Systems: Enhance
communication and teamwork (e.g., email,
videoconferencing).

2. Management Support Systems (MSS): Help managers make decisions.


o Management Information Systems (MIS): Provide reports
and displays to managers (e.g., sales reports).
o Decision Support Systems (DSS): Direct support to
managers during decision-making.
o Executive Information Systems (EIS): Provide key
information to executives through easy-to-use displays.

This summary captures all the key points in simple, easy-to-understand language.

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