INFORMATION SYSTEMS (Module 2 Unit 3)
CLICK-AND-MORTAR
It is a type of business model that has both online and offline operations, which typically include a website and a physical store.
INFORMATION
It is commonly referred to as "processed data". These are used in decision making.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
It is the application of a combination of hardware and software used to retrieve, store, transmit, and manipulate data. Often in the context of a business or other enterprise.
DATA
It is the raw material that an information system transforms into useful.
BRICK-AND-MORTAR
It refers to a traditional street-side business that offers products and services to its customers face-to-face in an office or store that the business owns or rents.
DATA
The "raw material" in information. These are facts that are recorded and stored. It undergoes certain processes before it becomes information.
STAKEHOLDERS
The PEOPLE who has an interest in an information system. They include the management group, users, and IT staff members.
E-COMMERCE; I-COMMERCE
The buying and selling of goods over the internet. Include the two (2) types of Internet-based commerce.
WEB SUPPORT
"webmasters"
ANALYSIS
Assess of the requirements needed and provide documentation.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Collect, process, store, and distribute information. It supports decision making, coordination, and control. Also help analyze problems, visualize complex subject and create new products.
CLICK
Companies who have a website/online presence without a physical store. They sell their products through their website only.
BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER
Consumers can go online to purchase and enormous variety of products and services. It allows customers to do research, compare prices and features, chack availability, arrange delivery, and choose payment methods in a single convenient session.
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
Database design, management, security, backup, and user access.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Develops and maintains a company's information systems. They provides technical support.
INFORMATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Hardware, Software, Data, Processes, and People.
USER SUPPORT
Help desks or information center (IC)
DESIGN
Identify all inputs, processes,and outputs.
VALUE OF INFORMATION
It equals to the benefit produced by the information minus the cost of producing it. (BENEFIT-COST).
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS
It is a form of transaction between businesses, such as one involving a manufacturer and wholesaler, or a wholesaler and a retailer.
SYSTEM
It is a set of two or more interrelated components interacting to achieve a goal.
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
Includes hardware and software maintenance, support, and security.
IN-HOUSE APPLICATIONS
Information systems developed for a company, by itself
SOFTWARE PACKAGES
Information systems purchased from outside vendors.
SUPERVISORS AND TEAM LEADERS
Oversee operational employees and carry out day-to-day functions
IMPLEMENTATION
Proposed system is constructed, all entities have their own functions.
SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Step-by-step process for developing high-quality information systems
PLANNING
The initial stage, conducts preliminary investigation.
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
The proces of defining, designing, testing, and implementing a software application.
HARDWARE
The tangible aspect of a computer system.
SOFTWARE
These are the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
KNOWLEDGE WORKERS
These include professional staff members such as system analysts, programmers, accountant, researchers, etc.
OPERATIONAL EMPLOYEES
These include users who rely on TPS to enter and receive dara they need to perform their jobs.
MANAGEMENT GROUP
They are responsible for the management of the system.
SYSTEM ANALYST
They are responsible for the planning, designing, developing, and maintaining an information system
IT STAFF MEMBERS
They are the ones who develop and support the system. This includes system analysts, programmers, and network administrators.
USERS
They are the people inside and outside the company who will interact with the system.
MIDDLE MANAGERS
They provide direction, necessary resources, and performance feedback to supervisors and team leaders.
TOP MANAGERS
They provide the strategic plans.
SYSTEM ANALYST
They work as amember of an IT department. Responsible for investigation, analyzation, designing, developing, installing, evaluating, and maintaining a company's informations system.
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
This team may include users, managers, and IT Staff members.
MAINTENANCE
Verification of the implementation of proposed system.
PROCESSES
a.k.a. the "Building blocks of an Information." It decribes the tasks and business functions that users, managers, and IT staff members perform to achieve specific results.
SYSTEMS SUPPORT AND SECURITY
the "Deployment Team"
