Chapter 9, Problem 1RQ

Explanation of Solution

Information system:

• A system that is designed in transforming the data into information is called as information system.
• It is also used in managing both information and data.
• It provides condition for gathering the data, storing the data, and retrieving the data.
• It is comprised of hardware, software, databases, procedures, and peoples.

Purpose of information system:

• The main purpose of the information system is that it enables good decision making by making the availability of the relevant and timely information to the decision makers.
• Decisions are generally made based on the information that is available to the requested user at the required time.
• It helps decision makers to analyze the information provided and infer a required decision.