CHAPTER 1: BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM

What is the primary difference between data and information?

• Data is raw facts, while information is processed data

• Data is processed facts, while information is raw facts

• Data and information have no relevance in business

• Data and information are synonymous

Choose the CORRECT examples of data. [Can choose more than 1 answer]

• Ali

• RM1000

• 27/1/2009

• A chart on highest’s sales purchases

Choose the CORRECT examples of information. [Can choose more than 1 answer]

• A student’s examination report

• A pie chart on customer’s buying habit

• A product's brand name Samsung

• A price of chicken is RM7.00

A system designed to collect, process, store, and distribute information for decision-making and operations is known as ________.

• System

• Data

• Information System

• Information

Choose the benefits of implementing Information System in organization. [Can choose more than 1 answer]

• Low Productivity

• Improved communication

• Increased Efficiency

• Difficulty in decision-making

What is the focus of operational-level decision-making?

• Long-term strategy and goals

• Day-to-day business activities

• Medium-term objectives

• Financial forecasting

Strategic decisions differ from other levels of decision-making because they:

• Address immediate operational concerns.

• Require long-term planning and organizational direction.

• Are made only by mid-level managers.

• Focus solely on internal departmental issues.

A human resource information system (HRIS) improves employee management by:

• Automating recruitment, performance reviews, and payroll.

• Tracking sales targets and client interactions.

• Managing the production workflow in factories.

• Forecasting global economic trends.

Helps manage marketing activities like campaigns and customer analysis.

An integrated system that manages all core business processes across different departments.