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CMGT 554 Wk 1: Ch. 1 Video Exercise: The Importance of MIS
Watch the video and complete the short quiz in MyLab MIS®. This video explains what MIS is and how it can benefit a business.
Based on Sam’s description of an information system, all of the following are components of an IS except _____.
A.
procedures
B.
hardware
C.
data
D.
culture
E.
software
As explained in this video, the _____ component of an information system is considered a bridge that connects the computer side and the human side of the system.
A.
hardware
B.
procedures
C.
software
D.
data
E.
people
When Sam describes modeling the inputs and outputs of an IS and understanding how they relate to other systems she is describing _____.
A.
management thinking
B.
abstract thinking
C.
systems thinking
D.
process correlation
E.
strategic thinking
When Sam describes diagramming a business process and understanding the purpose of the IS she is designing she is referring to _____.
A.
systems thinking
B.
strategic thinking
C.
abstract thinking
D.
procedural thinking
E.
process correlation
Based on the information in this video, which of the following statements is true about the field of management information systems?
A.
The focus of MIS is on hiring and managing IT personnel.
B.
The focus of MIS is on database design and implementation.
C.
The focus of MIS is on planning and managing data, procedures, and people.
D.
MIS professionals need to have high-level computer programming skills.
E.
MIS professionals need to have technical hardware support skills.