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MIS 301- Exam #1
Chp 1,2, CE 1 & 2
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Business
Undergraduate 2
02/04/2010

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Term
system
Definition
a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose (information tools)
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information system
Definition
a group of components that interact to produce information
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information
Definition
created when facts/data are put into a meaningful and useful context--knowledge derived from data, used to determine how to transform inputs into outputs
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components of IS
Definition
hardware, software, data, procedures, people
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actors
Definition
hardware and people
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instructions
Definition
software and procedures
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bridge
Definition
data
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Management Information Systems
Definition
development and use of IS that help businesses achieve goals and objectives
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Development and use: business professionals need to
Definition
take active role in IS, understand constructions, consider users' needs, learn to employ IT, ancillary functions
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purpose of IS existance
Definition
to assist business people and help achieve goals and objectives
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information technology
Definition
hardware, software, and data: refers to methods, inventions, standards, and products
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two opportunities for IS
Definition
data storage and data communication
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increased technology usage is driven by:
Definition
networking capacity, hardware capacity, data storage, software capabilities, mobility
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Moore's Law
Definition
the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months (or speed of computer)
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result of Moore's law
Definition
dramatic decrease in the price/performance ratio of computers
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Moore's law
Definition
the reason why data storage and transmission are free today
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characteristics of a strong password
Definition
7 or more characters, no names, no full words, different from other passwords, numbers letters and characters
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collaboration
Definition
when two or more people work together to achieve a common goal, result, or work product
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requirements of collaboration
Definition
communicating, sharing info, sharing knowledge, combining skills, sharing time
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steps of collaboration
Definition
1. one person produces something 2. others review and comment 3. make changes 4. continue the cycle
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collaboration drivers
Definition
communication, content management, workflow control
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communication
Definition
1. communication skills and group abilities
2. availability of effective communication systems
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Hackman's characteristics of team effectiveness
Definition
1. accomplish goals and objectives that satisfy sponsors and clients
2. over time, working together is easier and more effective
3. members learn and feel fulfilled
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no control content management
Definition
email with attachments, shared files on a server (can't have multiple people accessing at once and working on the same file)
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version mgt control mgt
Definition
Wikis, google docs, groove (can be accessed by multiple users and edited)
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version control
Definition
each member is given an account with a set of permissions(read, edit, delete, etc.)
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business process
Definition
network of activities, resources, facilities, and information, that interact to achieve some business function
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activities
Definition
transform resources and information of one type into resources and info of another type
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resources
Definition
items of value
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facilities
Definition
structures used within the business process
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data
Definition
recorded facts or figures
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characteristics of good info
Definition
1. accurate
2. timely
3. relevant
4. just barely sufficient
5. worth the cost
Term
complete, accurate, reliable, relevant, objective, timely, source
Definition
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