Business Information Systems
Elizabeth Hardcastle

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Elizabeth Hardcastle

Business Information Systems

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Business Information Systems
© 2011 Elizabeth Hardcastle & bookboon.com
ISBN 978-87-7681-463-2

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Business Information Systems

Contents

Contents
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Defining Information Systems

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1.1

Defining Data and Information

7

1.2

Defining Systems

8

1.3

Defining Information Systems

8

1.4

Business Information Systems

8

1.5

Types of business information system

9

2 Hardware

10

2.1

Input devices

10

2.2

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

10

2.3

Internal and External Memory

10

2.4

Output devices

10

2.5

Major categories of computers

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3 Software

12

3.1

Systems software

12

3.2

Application software

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The next step for top-performing graduates

Masters in Management

Designed for high-achieving graduates across all disciplines, London Business School’s Masters in Management provides specific and tangible foundations for a successful career in business.
This 12-month, full-time programme is a business qualification with impact. In 2010, our MiM employment rate was 95% within 3 months of graduation*; the majority of graduates choosing to work in consulting or financial services.
As well as a renowned qualification from a world-class business school, you also gain access to the School’s network of more than 34,000 global alumni – a community that offers support and opportunities throughout your career.

For more information visit www.london.edu/mm, email mim@london.edu or give us a call on +44 (0)20 7000 7573.
* Figures taken from London Business School’s Masters in Management 2010