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Executive information system A system that facilitates and supports senior managerial decisions.
Data Unorganized data that lacks meaning.
Information Data that has been organized in a meaningful manner.
Information system An integrated network of components working together to convert data into useful
information; includes an input, a process, and an output; comprised of people, processes,
machines, and information technology.
Knowledge The practical application of information.
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Data, Information, and Knowledge example Data: The number of people below the poverty line in the region is 50,000.
Information: The number of people below the poverty line increases between 2010 and
2018.
Knowledge: The number of people below the poverty line has increased due to
stagnating wages and cuts to social programs.
Decision support system This system uses models and statistical analysis to help decision makers solve problems
Management information system (MIS) Provides timely and accurate information that enables managers to manage their
departments more efficiently; analyzes performance.
Transaction processing system information system used for processing patient admissions, employee time cards, and
purchase orders
Information management The management of organizational processes and systems; helps the organization reduce
costs and adds value to products; helps the organization make better managerial
decisions; stores and processes data.
Information technology The use of computer and telecommunications systems for storing, retrieving, and sending
information; comprised of hardware, software, data, and networks.
information technology management the management of hardware, software, data, networks, and people that facilitate access
to information and allow the organization to achieve business objectives.
Strategic information system provide tools used by an organization to accomplish specific tasks to gain competitive
advantage.
Social Networking and interpersonal skills. Enhances interpersonal and relationship-forming skills.
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