Learning Outcomes

The Information System

Elements in the Study of Information Systems

Lesson Summary

In this module you will learn about business processes, what an information system is, the elements in the study of information systems, and about the terms “system” and “subsystem”.

Business Process

Logical Components of a Business Process

Output Flow and Users

In this module you will learn about the logical components of a business process, what a business process is, and its components, the “Business Process” model, the system output flow and users.

Management Uses of Information

Overall Information Quality

In this module you will learn about management uses of information, the difference between data and information, and the qualities of information.

Introduction to Information Systems - Assessment

Learn to optimize information systems for organizational decision-making with this business process management course.

Introduction to Information Systems

This free online information systems course will teach you how information systems transform raw data into information sets that are useful for decision making. You will learn how they mirror and monitor actions in operations by processing, recording, and reporting business events, and how they are utilised to support various crucial managerial activities, including decision making, prediction, and forecasting.

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