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Learning Objectives
Distinguish between data and information.
Discuss the characteristics of useful information. Explain how to determine the value of information.
Explain the decisions an organization makes and the information needed to make them. Identify the information that passes between internal and external parties and an AIS.
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What Is a System?
System
A set of two or more interrelated components interacting to achieve a goal Occurs when components act in their own interest without regard for overall goal
Goal Conflict
Goal Congruence
Occurs when components acting in their own interest contribute toward overall goal
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Information
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Value of Information
Benefits
Reduce Uncertainty Improve Decisions
Costs
Time & Resources
Produce Information Distribute Information
Improve Planning
Improve Scheduling
Benefit $s > Cost $s
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Reliable
Complete
Understandable Verifiable
Accessible
Business Process
Systems working toward organizational goals
Financing
Revenue
Human Resources
Expenditure
Production
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Production
Human Resources
Financing
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Business Transactions
GiveGet exchanges
Between two entities
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Revenue Cycle
Finished Goods Revenue Cycle Expenditure Cycle Production Cycle
Financing Cycle
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Expenditure Cycle
Revenue Cycle Expenditure Cycle
Data Raw Mats.
Production Cycle
Financing Cycle
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Production Cycle
Finished Goods Revenue Cycle Expenditure Cycle
Raw Mats.
Production Cycle
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Financing Cycle
HR/Payroll Cycle
Revenue Cycle Expenditure Cycle Production Cycle
Funds
Financing Cycle
Financing Cycle
Revenue Cycle Expenditure Cycle Production Cycle
The Financing
Cycle:
Funds
Financing Cycle
Gets funds from the revenue cycle. Provides funds to the expenditure and HR/payroll cycles. Provides data to the general ledger and reporting system.
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Components of an AIS
People using the system
Procedures and Instructions
For collecting, processing, and storing data
Data Software
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Value Chain
The set of activities a product or service moves along before as output it is sold to a customer
At each activity the product or service gains value
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Firm Infrastructure
Technology
Human Resources
Purchasing
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Value Chain
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Business strategy
Organizational culture Will effect and be effected by new AIS
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