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Lesson 2:

Introduction to Information Systems

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND THEIR CAPABILITIES


In the Digital Age, an Information System (IS) is used by people and business organizations for the
improvement of processes and operations to make things simpler and easier.
It is a combined set of modules for gathering, processing, and storing of data and for delivering of
information and digital products. IS remains in a state of constant development and change to respond
to the needs of the people and business organizations. Furthermore, IS focuses on the development of
technological innovation.

Understanding an Information System

Data VS. Information

Data
- From the Latin word, datum, refer to raw, unorganized, and unprocessed facts.
- can be in the form of a number, alphabets, date, measurement, and even statement.

Examples of data:
a. A student’s class attendance
b. A car’s accident record
c. The price of a meal at McDonalds
d. A student’s exam scores
e. The postcode of a customer used by a call center agent

Information
- is popularly described as refined, structured, and organized data.

Examples of information:
a. A financial statement
b. The average exam scores in a class

A process is required to transform data into information.

The collection of data for whatever reason should always have a clear purpose and plan for their
use. A business organization’s main reason for collecting data is to monitor and improve performance.
For example, if company XYZ Corporation wants to collect data to get feedback from its customers
regarding its services and performance, it must consider the following:
a. Indicators must be clearly defined to measure effective performance.
b. Collected data must be complete, relevant, reliable, and accurate.
c. Collected data must be gathered on time.
d. Data must be convertible into information that is needed.
e. Data must be entered into the computer system.
f. Information must be analyzable using appropriate technological tools and allow for proper
interpretation.

System
- A collection of parts that interact, interconnect, and work together to accomplish certain
objectives.

Subsystem
- Is a part of a whole system that has its own are of immediate focus.

TYPES OF SYSTEMS:
1. Natural Systems
- These systems are made by nature.
Ex: weather systems such as typhoons, floods, etc.

2. Man-made Systems
- These systems are designed, developed, and implemented by human beings.
Ex: Transportation, Computer, Healthcare, Education

A Computer System takes inputs and processes them to outputs.


Cycle:
Program, Input, Process, Output, Storage, Feedback, and Control.

In today’s modern understanding of a computer system, after the set of outputs has been generated, it
can proceed to three stages:
1. Storage (database or cloud)
2. Getting appropriate feedback from users
3. Control
- to correct problems that occur during the process and make sure that the system fulfills its
purpose.

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