Briefly define and discuss what an information system is, the five components that comprise an information system, and what the purpose of an information system is
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A system is a set of components that interact to achieve some purpose or goal, and an information system is a system that has the goal of producing information. An information system has five components: hardware, software, data, processing, and people.
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Foreign licensing helps circumvent government restrictions on importing in closed markets.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Managers are most likely to successfully use groupware as a communication medium when
A. the organization has a rigid chain of command. B. a chain communication network is most appropriate. C. the organization has a flexible culture. D. employees are rewarded for individual performance. E. it is a grassroots effort that is not initiated by top management.
Give examples of vertical and horizontal software products. How do they differ from each other?
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