Principles of Information Systems, Tenth Edition

Аннотация

People and organizations use information every day. The components that are used are often called an information system. An information system (IS) is a set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, store, and disseminate data and information and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an objective. It is the feedback mechanism that helps organizations achieve their goals, such as increasing profits or improving customer service.2 Businesses can use information systems to increase revenues and reduce costs. This book emphasizes the benefits of an information system, including speed, accuracy, increased revenues, and reduced costs.