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A system is a group of components that interact for a purpose, such as a car with its subsystems. Key concepts include boundaries, inputs and outputs, open and closed systems, and feedback mechanisms. Information Systems specifically focus on processing information and supporting decision-making through a structured five-step process.

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A system is a group of components that interact for a purpose, such as a car with its subsystems. Key concepts include boundaries, inputs and outputs, open and closed systems, and feedback mechanisms. Information Systems specifically focus on processing information and supporting decision-making through a structured five-step process.

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Summary of "What is a System?

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Definition of a System:

- A system is defined as "a group of components that interact for a purpose."

- Example: A car, which includes various subsystems like the engine and transmission.

Key Concepts:

1. Boundaries:

- Determine what is inside vs. outside a system.

- Can be physical (e.g., the car's exterior) or conceptual (e.g., functionality limits).

- Boundaries can change dynamically (e.g., a student registration system expands with new
students).

2. Inputs & Outputs:

- Inputs: Resources or data fed into the system (raw materials).

- Outputs: The results produced by the system.

3. Open and Closed Systems:

- Open Systems: Interact with the environment (e.g., a car needs fuel and GPS).

- Closed Systems: Do not allow interaction (e.g., a thermos).

- Systems can be open or closed based on conditions.


4. Feedback:

- Internal Feedback: Outputs become inputs (e.g., animal population dynamics in an ecosystem).

- External Feedback: External responses to system outputs (e.g., introducing a new species to
control population).

Information Systems (IS):

- An IS focuses on processing information and is defined as "a set of interrelated components that
collect, process, store, and distribute information."

- Functions include decision-making support and problem-solving.

- Five Steps of Processing Information:

1. Data Entry

2. Processing

3. Storage

4. Extraction

5. Usage

Study Notes

Examples of Systems:

1. Ecosystem: Interactions among plants, animals, and environment.

2. Computer System: Hardware and software working together.

3. Transportation System: Roads, vehicles, and traffic management.

4. Healthcare System: Hospitals, doctors, and patients interacting.


5. Educational System: Schools, students, and curricula.

Key Takeaways:

- Systems are interconnected and can be nested within each other.

- Understanding boundaries helps in defining system limits and functionalities.

- Feedback mechanisms are crucial for system adaptation and evolution.

- Information Systems are specialized systems focused on data processing and decision support.

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