In
systems terminology, The result of thoughtful analysis and
communication of data in a form useful to recipients.
Raw
information and facts, figures, and results that become source
inputs for analyzing activities, events, and circumstances.
The
degree to which information is error&-free.
The
degree to which information is sufficient to support decisions,
addressing issues without omissions.
The
concept of not only having accurate and complete information,
but also having it at the right time
Appropriate
information that helps managers make decisions without creating
an overload.
A
group of interrelated hardware, software, people, procedures,
and data combined to provide useful information to decision
makers.
The
physical equipment employed to input, store, retrieve, and
output data.
The
means for driving hardware and controlling an information
system.
Guidelines
for using a system and providing required information that is
accurate, verifiable, complete, timely, and relevant.
A
service that uses total information resources in a way that
enhances managerial decisions, monitors activities, and ensures
accurate and timely performance feedback.
A
pool of raw data stored in such a way that parts of it can be
selected, changed, used in calculations, and transformed into
useful information for end users.
A
process using information resources to integrate activities
required for a complete manufacturing system.
The
concept of responsibility by all managers for the management of
integrated information systems.
Also
called electronic data processing (EDP), a TPS is configured to
handle repetitive data and programmed calculations for efficient
transactions and report summaries, not to handle decision&-making
support information.
Designed
to improve productivity, an OAS is meant to reduce clerical work
and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of office
administration.
A
process that allows information with predetermined formats to be
exchanged electronically between end users.
Systems
based on stand&-alone
microcomputers or work stations that allow independent
application or access to central data bases to support
management decisions. Also called executive support systems (ESS).
A
network that allows distributed computing among network users,
yet retains full access to a central mainframe file server.
A
system of interconnected hardware, software, and communication
devices, linking various work centers together within an
organization so that information can be shared.
Also
called distributed processing, it is the decentralization of
information processing from a central computer to multiple work
stations.
Software
programs that are capable of mimicking the human thought process
by using extensive human knowledge stored in complex data bases.
Fifth&-generation
computer technology that enables computers to emulate human
brain processes for problem solving.
A
organizational structure based on work groups that work together
to solve problems, manufacture products, or serve clients.
