WGU/C954 - FINAL EXAM
1. Five Component Model
*Answer√√ A framework that identifies the five key components of an information system
—hardware, software, data, procedures, and people —used to understand how systems are built and function.
2. Information System (IS)
*Answer√√ A structured arrangement of components that collect, process, store, and dis-seminate
information to support decision-making, coordination, control, analysis, and visualization in an organization.
3. Leavitt's Diamond
*Answer√√ A model illustrating the interdependence of four organizational components —peo-ple, tasks,
structure, and technology —used to understand the impact of change within an organization.
4. Procedure
*Answer√√ A set of instructions or rules that define how tasks are to be performed within an information
system, often guiding user interactions with technology.
5. Process
*Answer√√ A series of steps or activities that transform inputs into outputs, often automated or supported by
,information systems to improve eflciency and consistency.
6. Strategic Planning
*Answer√√ The process of defining an organization's direction and making decisions on allocat-ing
resources to pursue this strategy, often supported by information systems for data-driven insights.
7. Structure
*Answer√√ The organizational setup, including hierarchy, roles, and responsibilities, that influences how
information systems are implemented and used.
8. Supply Chain
*Answer√√ The network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in
delivering a product or service to a customer, often optimized using information systems.
9. Technology Infrastructure
*Answer√√ The foundational hardware, software, networks, and facilities that support the operation and
management of enterprise information systems.
10. Value Chain
*Answer√√ A model that describes the full range of activities required to create a product or service, with
,information systems enhancing each step to add value and improve competitiveness.
11. Five Component Model
*Answer√√ Identifies the five essential elements of an information system — hardware, software, data,
procedures, and people — used to analyze how systems support business strategy.
12. Information System (IS)
*Answer√√ A coordinated set of components and resources that collect, process, store, and disseminate
information to support strategic goals and competitive advantage.
13. Leavitt's Diamond
*Answer√√ A framework showing how changes in technology, tasks, structure, or people attect the other
components, emphasizing the need for alignment when implementing strategic systems.
14. Procedure
*Answer√√ A defined set of instructions that guide users in executing tasks within an information system,
ensuring consistency and alignment with strategic objectives.
15. Process
*Answer√√ A sequence of activities that transform inputs into outputs, often optimized through information
, systems to improve eflciency and competitive positioning.
16. Strategic Planning
*Answer√√ The process of defining long-term goals and determining how information systems can support
and enhance competitive advantage.
1. Five Component Model
*Answer√√ A framework that identifies the five key components of an information system
—hardware, software, data, procedures, and people —used to understand how systems are built and function.
2. Information System (IS)
*Answer√√ A structured arrangement of components that collect, process, store, and dis-seminate
information to support decision-making, coordination, control, analysis, and visualization in an organization.
3. Leavitt's Diamond
*Answer√√ A model illustrating the interdependence of four organizational components —peo-ple, tasks,
structure, and technology —used to understand the impact of change within an organization.
4. Procedure
*Answer√√ A set of instructions or rules that define how tasks are to be performed within an information
system, often guiding user interactions with technology.
5. Process
*Answer√√ A series of steps or activities that transform inputs into outputs, often automated or supported by
,information systems to improve eflciency and consistency.
6. Strategic Planning
*Answer√√ The process of defining an organization's direction and making decisions on allocat-ing
resources to pursue this strategy, often supported by information systems for data-driven insights.
7. Structure
*Answer√√ The organizational setup, including hierarchy, roles, and responsibilities, that influences how
information systems are implemented and used.
8. Supply Chain
*Answer√√ The network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in
delivering a product or service to a customer, often optimized using information systems.
9. Technology Infrastructure
*Answer√√ The foundational hardware, software, networks, and facilities that support the operation and
management of enterprise information systems.
10. Value Chain
*Answer√√ A model that describes the full range of activities required to create a product or service, with
,information systems enhancing each step to add value and improve competitiveness.
11. Five Component Model
*Answer√√ Identifies the five essential elements of an information system — hardware, software, data,
procedures, and people — used to analyze how systems support business strategy.
12. Information System (IS)
*Answer√√ A coordinated set of components and resources that collect, process, store, and disseminate
information to support strategic goals and competitive advantage.
13. Leavitt's Diamond
*Answer√√ A framework showing how changes in technology, tasks, structure, or people attect the other
components, emphasizing the need for alignment when implementing strategic systems.
14. Procedure
*Answer√√ A defined set of instructions that guide users in executing tasks within an information system,
ensuring consistency and alignment with strategic objectives.
15. Process
*Answer√√ A sequence of activities that transform inputs into outputs, often optimized through information
, systems to improve eflciency and competitive positioning.
16. Strategic Planning
*Answer√√ The process of defining long-term goals and determining how information systems can support
and enhance competitive advantage.
