Using MIS (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134606996
Author: David M. Kroenke, Randall J. Boyle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12.7, Problem 12.1ARQ
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Mention the differences between Business Processes, IS and applications:
| Business Processes | IS | Applications |
| In order to accomplish a business function, a network of activities such a preparing quotations, checking customer credit, roles, repositories, resources and data flows are required to interact and this process is called Business Process. | In order to drive the activities in the business process, Information Systems (IS) are used. | The hardware, software and data components contained in the information Systems are called applications. |
| Business Processes are developed with BPM and Scrum. | IS are developed with SDLC and Scrum. | Applications are developed with SDLC and Scrum. |
Components of Business Processes, IS and Applications:
Components of Business process:
- Process engine
- Business Analytics
- Content Management
- Collaboration tools
Components of Information Systems:
- Computer hardware
- Computer Software
- Telecommunications
Databases and data warehouse- Human resources and procedures
Components of Application:
- Hardware
- Software
- Data components
Relationship between Business Process and IS:
The relationship between Business Process and IS can be termed as many-to-many, or N: M.
- A Business process need not relate to any IS but IS relates to at least one Business Process.
- The activities in a Business Process mostly involve Information Systems.
- The users in Information Systems are usually the actors or participants in the business process...
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