RSM100Y1 Chapter 14: RSM100Y1 Chapter 14 Notes
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Data: raw facts and figures that may or may not be meaningful to a business decision. Retrieving it easily when needed: the right information can help a firm keep up-to-date with changing consumer demands, competitors" activities, and recent government regulations. Information systems do not necessarily have to be computer-based; they have been around since the beginning of civilization (i. e. a card catalogue at a library). Computer-based information systems: information systems that use computer and related technologies to store information electronically in an organized, accessible manner: consists of four components and technologies: Refers to the machines that range from supercomputers to smartphones and everything in between. Includes os"s (i. e. windows, linux etc. ) and application programs (i. e. adobe acrobat, ms office). Refers to the hardware and software needed to provided wired or wireless voice and data communications. Also includes support for external networks (i. e. internet), and private internal networks.
