An information
system has a purpose in that it addresses the need(s) of a group or an
individual. - It performs the information processes of collecting, organising,
analysing, storing/retrieving, processing, transmitting/receiving and
displaying.
- Information processes involve computer and non-computer activities.
- For the processes to occur,
- participants (people),
- data/information and
- information technologies
(hardware and software) are required.
- The purpose for an information system
defines who it is for and what they need.
- Information systems give rise to
ethical issues for people directly and indirectly involved with them.
- They have
a social impact on the environment in which they operate.
Outcomes
A student:
P1.1 describes the nature of information
processes and information technology
P1.2 classifies the functions and operations of
information processes and information technology
P2.1 identifies and describes the information
processes within an information system
P2.2 recognises and explains the interdependence
between each of the information processes
P3.1 identifies and describes social and ethical
issues
P4.1 describes the historical developments of
information systems and relates these to current and emerging technologies.
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