Pearson eText for Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText for Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780137612420
Author: Joseph Valacich, Joey George
Publisher: PEARSON+
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Chapter 2, Problem 16CQ
Program Plan Intro

Information systems:

  • An information system is a system composed of people and computers designed to collect, process, store and distribute information.
  • Information system mainly aims to support operations, management and decision making.
  • An information system helps to control the performance of business processes.

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