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Topic 1: Important concepts (6 types of Information Systems (Executive,…
Topic 1: Important concepts
Characteristics of System Theory
Systems, subsystems & super systems
Communication
Engage in feedback
Boundaries
Goal-directness systems are goal oriented
System Theory
A complex whole the functioning of which depends on its parts & the interactions between those parts (Jackson M. C., 2003)
A set of components that interact with one another & serve for a common purpose or goal
Different types of systems
Physical
Biological
Designed
Social
Human Activity
Computer Systems
2 major categories
Hardware
Software
System software
System support software
System development software
Operating system
Application software
General-Purpose software
Application-Specific Software
Important of systems
More information
Reduced cost
Better performance
Stronger control
Improve service
6 types of Information Systems
Executive
Management
Transaction
Devision
Office
Expert
Important individuals in Information systems
System developer
System user
System owner
System Designer
5 components of an Information System
Process
Hardware
Human
Data
Software