WGU-C724 (Information Systems Management)

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WGU-C724 (Information Systems Management) Executive information system Answer- A system that facilitates and supports senior managerial decisions. Data Answer- Unorganized data that lacks... meaning. Information Answer- Data that has been organized in a meaningful manner. Information system Answer- 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 Answer- The practical application of information. Data, Information, and Knowledge example Answer- 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 Answer- This system uses models and statistical analysis to help decision makers solve problems Management information system (MIS) Answer- Provides timely and accurate information that enables managers to manage their departments more efficiently; analyzes performance. Transaction processing system Answer- information system used for processing patient admissions, employee time cards, and purchase orders Information management Answer- 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 Answ [Show More]

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