BUS 237 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Computer Hardware, Information System, Network Effect

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Business Administration
• Course: BUS 237
• Professor: Bisher

Document Summary

A system is a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose. Information system (is) - a group of components that interact to produce information. Five-component framework - present in every information system, from the simplest to the most complex. People - includes those who operate and service the computers, those who maintain the data, those who support the networks, and those who use the system. Hardware refers to the electronic components and associated gadgetry that constitute a computer system. Software is more correctly used to refer only to programs or applications that run, or operate, on computer systems. Data are the basic building blocks of information, such as facts and observations. Procedures are the instructions or processes that you follow to achieve your desired objective. People are the actors who want to achieve a particular outcome by interaction with the system. Management information systems (mis) - information systems that help businesses achieve their goals and objectives.