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Fundamentals of
Information Systems
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9th Edition
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SOLUTIONS
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MANUAL
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Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
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Comprehensive Solutions Manual for Instructors
and Students
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9781337097536
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© Ralph Stair & George Reynolds. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without
permission is prohibited.
© MEDGEEK
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Solutions Manual – Fundamentals of Information Systems (9th Edition)
Authors: Ralph Stair and George Reynolds
ISBN: 9781337097536
ST
PART I: AN INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations
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PART II: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS
Chapter 2: Hardware and Software
Chapter 3: Database Systems and Big Data
Chapter 4: Networks and Cloud Computing
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PART III: BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Chapter 5: Electronic Commerce and Enterprise Systems
Chapter 6: Business Intelligence and Analytics
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Chapter 7: Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems
PART IV: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY
Chapter 8: System Acquisition and Development
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Chapter 9: Cybercrime and Information System Security
PART V: INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN SOCIETY
Chapter 10: Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues of Information Systems
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, Solution Manual For Fundamentals of Information Systems, 9th Edition
Solutions – Chapter 1
Critical Thinking Exercise
Kroger’s QueVision System Improves Customer Service
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Review Questions
1. The QueVision system is an enterprise system.
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2. The two components that are missing are well-trained workers and better
teamwork.
Critical Thinking Questions
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1. To address the concerns of the cashiers and baggers, the store manager should
observe the checkout process and performance of cashiers and baggers for a few
days before taking action.
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2. The manager should identify and put into place the full set of organizational
complements. This cannot be done without observing where the system is failing.
Critical Thinking Exercise
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Reducing New Product Stockouts at Coles
Review Questions
1. One benefit of virtual teams is that they enable organizations to enlist the best
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people in different geographical regions to solve important organizational
problems. Another benefit is that they provide the ability to staff a team with
people who have a range of experience and knowledge that stems from a variety
of professional experiences and cultural backgrounds.
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2. Virtual organization members must be sensitive to the different cultures and
practices of the various team members to avoid misunderstandings that can
destroy team chemistry.
Critical Thinking Questions
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1. Student responses will vary. Student should provide a paragraph briefly outlining
background and experience.
© 2018 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as
permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
, Solution Manual For Fundamentals of Information Systems, 9th Edition
2. Student responses may vary. Communications are greatly improved when
participants can see one another and pick up facial expressions and body
language. I would recommend initial face-to-face meetings while the team is
forming and defining goals, roles, and expectations on how its members will work
together. It helps if virtual team members take the time to get to know one another
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by sharing experiences and personal background information.
Review Questions
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1. Data is the raw material from which information is composed. Information
includes a context for the data. Knowledge is an awareness of how to apply the
information.
2. The student can list any six of the following attributes that describe the quality of
data:
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Characteristics Definitions
Accessible Information should be easily accessible by authorized
users so they can obtain it in the right format and at
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the right time to meet their needs.
Accurate Accurate information is error free. In some cases,
inaccurate information is generated because
inaccurate data is fed into the transformation process.
This is commonly called garbage in, garbage out
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(GIGO).
Complete Complete information contains all the important
facts. For example, an investment report that does not
include all important costs is not complete.
Economical Information should also be relatively economical to
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produce. Decision makers must always balance the
value of information with the cost of producing it.
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© 2018 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as
permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
Fundamentals of
Information Systems
ST
9th Edition
UV
SOLUTIONS
IA
_A
MANUAL
PP
Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
RO
Comprehensive Solutions Manual for Instructors
and Students
VE
||| ||| || ||| || | || ||| | || ||| |
9781337097536
D?
© Ralph Stair & George Reynolds. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without
permission is prohibited.
© MEDGEEK
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Solutions Manual – Fundamentals of Information Systems (9th Edition)
Authors: Ralph Stair and George Reynolds
ISBN: 9781337097536
ST
PART I: AN INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations
UV
PART II: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS
Chapter 2: Hardware and Software
Chapter 3: Database Systems and Big Data
Chapter 4: Networks and Cloud Computing
IA
PART III: BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Chapter 5: Electronic Commerce and Enterprise Systems
Chapter 6: Business Intelligence and Analytics
_A
Chapter 7: Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems
PART IV: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY
Chapter 8: System Acquisition and Development
PP
Chapter 9: Cybercrime and Information System Security
PART V: INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN SOCIETY
Chapter 10: Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues of Information Systems
RO
VE
D?
, Solution Manual For Fundamentals of Information Systems, 9th Edition
Solutions – Chapter 1
Critical Thinking Exercise
Kroger’s QueVision System Improves Customer Service
ST
Review Questions
1. The QueVision system is an enterprise system.
UV
2. The two components that are missing are well-trained workers and better
teamwork.
Critical Thinking Questions
IA
1. To address the concerns of the cashiers and baggers, the store manager should
observe the checkout process and performance of cashiers and baggers for a few
days before taking action.
_A
2. The manager should identify and put into place the full set of organizational
complements. This cannot be done without observing where the system is failing.
Critical Thinking Exercise
PP
Reducing New Product Stockouts at Coles
Review Questions
1. One benefit of virtual teams is that they enable organizations to enlist the best
RO
people in different geographical regions to solve important organizational
problems. Another benefit is that they provide the ability to staff a team with
people who have a range of experience and knowledge that stems from a variety
of professional experiences and cultural backgrounds.
VE
2. Virtual organization members must be sensitive to the different cultures and
practices of the various team members to avoid misunderstandings that can
destroy team chemistry.
Critical Thinking Questions
D?
1. Student responses will vary. Student should provide a paragraph briefly outlining
background and experience.
© 2018 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as
permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
, Solution Manual For Fundamentals of Information Systems, 9th Edition
2. Student responses may vary. Communications are greatly improved when
participants can see one another and pick up facial expressions and body
language. I would recommend initial face-to-face meetings while the team is
forming and defining goals, roles, and expectations on how its members will work
together. It helps if virtual team members take the time to get to know one another
ST
by sharing experiences and personal background information.
Review Questions
UV
1. Data is the raw material from which information is composed. Information
includes a context for the data. Knowledge is an awareness of how to apply the
information.
2. The student can list any six of the following attributes that describe the quality of
data:
IA
Characteristics Definitions
Accessible Information should be easily accessible by authorized
users so they can obtain it in the right format and at
_A
the right time to meet their needs.
Accurate Accurate information is error free. In some cases,
inaccurate information is generated because
inaccurate data is fed into the transformation process.
This is commonly called garbage in, garbage out
PP
(GIGO).
Complete Complete information contains all the important
facts. For example, an investment report that does not
include all important costs is not complete.
Economical Information should also be relatively economical to
RO
produce. Decision makers must always balance the
value of information with the cost of producing it.
VE
D?
© 2018 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as
permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
