Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781285867168
Author: Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Information system:

  • An information system is a system which provides the necessary information to an organization to achieve the goals.
  • It monitors the transactions details, provides the required information to decision makers, and provides necessary documents to the customers...

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Components of information system:

Following are the four basic components of information system.

  • Input:
    • It denotes an activity of gathering as well as capturing of raw data.
    • It denotes the input or raw data that is been provided to system.
  • Processing:
    • It denotes converting or transforming data into useful outputs.
    • It involves calculations, data comparisons, data storage and taking alternative actions...

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