INTRODUCTION TO
INFORMATION SYSTEM:
BY Dr Priyanka Kumari Bhansali
OUTLINE
• Meaning and definition of system, information
and information system
• business information system
• Features of Information system
• Uses of Business Information Systems,
• Users of Information Systems
• Components of Business Information Systems.
System:
A system refers to a set of interrelated
components that work together to achieve a
common goal. It can be physical or abstract and
can exist in various forms such as mechanical
systems, biological systems, and social systems.
In the context of information systems, a system
can refer to the hardware, software, and
people that work together to collect, process,
store, and disseminate data and information
Information:
Information refers to data that has been
processed in a meaningful way, which can be
used to make decisions or gain insights. Data,
on the other hand, refers to raw facts and
figures that have not been processed.
Information can be used to answer questions,
solve problems, and make informed decisions.
Information System:
An information system refers to a set of
components that work together to collect,
process, store, and disseminate information to
support decision-making and control in an
organization. Information systems can be
manual or automated, and they can be
designed to support various functions such as
accounting, marketing, and human resources.
Business Information System:
A business information system refers to an
information system that is designed to support
the information needs of an organization. It can
be used to support various business functions
such as accounting, finance, marketing, and
human resources. Business information systems
can be manual or automated, and they can be
designed to support various levels of
management such as operational, tactical, and
strategic.
Features of Information Systems:
Input: Information systems receive data and information from
various sources.
Processing: Information systems process data and information
to produce meaningful outputs.
Storage: Information systems store data and information for
future use.
Retrieval: Information systems retrieve data and information for
decision-making and control.
Transmission: Information systems transmit data and
information to various destinations.
Feedback: Information systems provide feedback to users to
help them monitor and control operations.
Uses of Business Information Systems:
Business information systems can be used for various purposes such
as:
Decision-making: Business information systems provide information
to support decision-making at various levels of management.
Control: Business information systems can be used to monitor and
control operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Communication: Business information systems can be used to
facilitate communication within and outside the organization.
Collaboration: Business information systems can be used to support
collaboration and teamwork.
Innovation: Business information systems can be used to support
innovation and creativity in the organization.
Users of Information Systems:
Information systems can be used by various stakeholders such as:
• Employees: Employees use information systems to perform their
jobs and make informed decisions.
• Managers: Managers use information systems to monitor and
control operations, and to make strategic decisions.
• Customers: Customers use information systems to interact with
the organization and to purchase products and services.
• Suppliers: Suppliers use information systems to communicate
with the organization and to deliver products and services.
• Investors: Investors use information systems to monitor the
performance of the organization and to make investment
decisions.
Components of Business Information Systems:
Business information systems can be divided into four main
components:
• Hardware: Hardware refers to the physical components of
the information system such as computers, servers, and
mobile devices.
• Software: Software refers to the programs and applications
that are used to process data and information.
• Data: Data refers to the raw facts and figures that are
processed by the information system.
• People: People refer to the users of the information system
such as employees, managers, and customers.
