OMIS exam 1 ch 1

Processing

Converting raw data into a more meaningful form is called

Information system?( not sure)

From a business perspective, raw data is transformed systematically during various stages, transforming it into valuable information, in a process called

Sociotechnical

In a ______ perspective, the performance of a system is optimized when both the technology and the organization mutually adjust to one another until a satisfactory fit is obtained

True

Internet advertising is growing at approximately 15 percent a year

Intranets

Intranets link different systems and networks within a firm.

True

Laws and regulations creating fair, stable market environments are examples of complementary social assets required to optimize returns from IT investments

raw input

Order data for baseball tickets and bar code data are examples of

False

There are four major business functions: human resources; manufacturing and production; finance and accounting; and information technology

False

There is little variation in returns on IT investment across firm.

True

You need to know something about the hierarchy and culture of the company in order to understand how a specific business firm uses information systems

The World Wide Web

_____ is a service provided by the Internet that uses universally accepted standards for storing, retrieving, formatting, and displaying information in a page format

Feedback

is output returned to appropriate members of the organization to help them evaluate or correct the input stage

True

A business model describes how a company produces, delivers, and sells a product or service to create wealth

True

A firm that invests in a strong IS development team is making an investment in organizational complementary assets

False

A fully digital firm produces only digital goods or services

Software

Detailed, programmed instructions that control computer hardware components in an information system are known as computer

True

Developing a new product, hiring a new employee, and fulfilling an order are examples of business processes.

Operations Research

Disciplines that contribute to the technical approach in information systems are ______ , management science, and computer science

False

Information systems literacy describes the behavioral approach to information systems, whereas computer literacy describes the sociotechnical approach

False

Knowledge workers make long-range strategic decisions about products and services.

how systems affect individuals, groups, and organizations

Sociologists study information systems with an eye to understanding

Meaningful information

The average number of tickets sold daily online is an example of

True

The behavioral approach to information systems leaves aside technical solutions to instead analyze the psychological, social, and economic impacts of systems

True

The three main dimensions of information systems are management, organizations, and information technology

Data management technology

______ consists of the software governing the organization of data on physical storage media

Big data

______ is known as the enormous volume of data generated by Internet activity, such as Web traffic and e-mail

Extranets

are private corporate networks extended to authorized users outside the organization.

not sure

is a global network that uses universal standards to connect millions of different networks around the world

Information

is data that has been shaped into a form that is meaningful to human beings

Senior management

makes long-range strategic decisions about the firm's products and services