Types of Information Systems
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An information system can be defined as an information-technology based system designed to gather, manage, and distribute information throughout an organization. An information system supports the daily operations and decision-making functions of an organization. The components of an information system are:
- Purpose — the reason for having the system
- People — includes the developers, managers, and users of the system
- Information Technology — the hardware, software, and network components
- Procedures (documentation and rules) — how people interact with the system
- Data — including text, images, sounds, and video
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Information systems are integral to all aspects of business: - Operations
- Transaction Process Control
- Enterprise (Group) Collaboration
- Tactical Management
- Strategic Management
- Decision Support Systems
- Executive Information Systems
- Expert Systems
- Knowledge Management Systems
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The terms Management Information System (MIS) and Information System (IS) are often used interchangeably.
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Information systems are comprised of five main components:
- Purpose — the reason for having the system
- People — including the developers, managers, and users of the system
- Information technology — the hardware, software, and network components
- Procedures — how people interact with the system
- Data — including text, images, sounds, and video