Information System Concepts

The relations between AIS and Accounting Software

Information System Concepts
What is an IS ? A computer-based system :

* Provide data processing capabilities for the organization

* Provide information for people in order to make a better , more informed decisions

Four levels of information activity

* Strategic

* Tactical

* Operational

* Clerical
Computer-based IS process data at the clerical level and provide information for managerial decision making at the strategic , tactical , operational levels
Four management functions:
* Planning
* Organization
* Leading
* Controlling
Structured and Unstructured problem