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WGU C724 Information Systems Management Mastery
Guide 2025-2026 | Ultimate OA Study Pack | 300+ Practice
Questions with Rationales | Hardware, Software & Security
Review
Crush the WGU C724 Information Systems Management OA on Your First
Attempt! Information Systems Management can be overwhelming due to the broad range of
technical topics. This 2025-2026 Mastery Guide is specifically built to help WGU students
bridge the gap between technical definitions and real-world business application.
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Terms in this set (261)
Executive information system A system that facilitates and supports senior managerial decisions.
Data Unorganized data that lacks meaning.
Information Data that has been organized in a meaningful manner.
Information system An integrated network of components working together to convert data into useful
information; includes an input, a process, and an output; comprised of people,
processes, machines, and information technology.
Knowledge The practical application of information.
Data, Information, and Knowledge example Data: The number of people below the poverty line in the region is 50,000.
Information: The number of people below the poverty line increases between 2010
and 2018.
Knowledge: The number of people below the poverty line has increased due to
stagnating wages and cuts to social programs.
Decision support system This system uses models and statistical analysis to help decision makers solve
problems
Management information system (MIS) Provides timely and accurate information that enables managers to manage their
departments more efficiently; analyzes performance.
Transaction processing system information system used for processing patient admissions, employee time cards,
and purchase orders
, Information management The management of organizational processes and systems; helps the organization
reduce costs and adds value to products; helps the organization make better
managerial decisions; stores and processes data.
Information technology The use of computer and telecommunications systems for storing, retrieving, and
sending information; comprised of hardware, software, data, and networks.
information technology management the management of hardware, software, data, networks, and people that facilitate
access to information and allow the organization to achieve business objectives.
Strategic information system provide tools used by an organization to accomplish specific tasks to gain
competitive advantage.
Social Networking and interpersonal skills. Enhances interpersonal and relationship-forming skills.
Porters 5 competitive forces Intensity competitive rivalry
bargaining power of customers
bargaining power of suppliers
threat of new entrants
threat of substitutes
Network economics (network-based strategy) the cost of adding another business participant to a business venture is small, the
potential gain is great.
Business ecosystems Network of businesses involved in delivering a product through mutual cooperation.
Product differentiation (business strategy) offering a higher quality product to differentiate from others in the market
growth (business strategy) adding new products or new enhancements to existing products
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Involves utilizing computer technology to link various aspects of a business; a very
complex resource planning system that spans the entire business; companies often
have difficulty implementing the system.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Allows for personalized communication to customers.
Knowledge Management (KM) These systems provide tools to help manage organizational knowledge and create
value to meet business requirements and strategic goals.
chief executive officer (CEO) also called president or managing director, is responsible for the success or failure
of the company, creating the company culture, selecting the senior management
team, setting strategy and vision, and selecting projects to fund.
chief operations officer (COO) is the director of operations, responsible for the oversight of internal operations on a
day-to-day basis and for monitoring production quotas
chief financial officer (CFO) manages the company's cash flow and evaluates and communicates financial risks.
chief information officer (CIO) a business leader who analyzes internal business processes such as payroll and
billing, reshapes the physical infrastructure and network purchases to meet business
goals, and leads the workforce to implement critical IT internal projects; responsible
for information systems strategic thinking and planning.
WGU C724 Information Systems Management Mastery
Guide 2025-2026 | Ultimate OA Study Pack | 300+ Practice
Questions with Rationales | Hardware, Software & Security
Review
Crush the WGU C724 Information Systems Management OA on Your First
Attempt! Information Systems Management can be overwhelming due to the broad range of
technical topics. This 2025-2026 Mastery Guide is specifically built to help WGU students
bridge the gap between technical definitions and real-world business application.
4.8 (153 reviews)
Terms in this set (261)
Executive information system A system that facilitates and supports senior managerial decisions.
Data Unorganized data that lacks meaning.
Information Data that has been organized in a meaningful manner.
Information system An integrated network of components working together to convert data into useful
information; includes an input, a process, and an output; comprised of people,
processes, machines, and information technology.
Knowledge The practical application of information.
Data, Information, and Knowledge example Data: The number of people below the poverty line in the region is 50,000.
Information: The number of people below the poverty line increases between 2010
and 2018.
Knowledge: The number of people below the poverty line has increased due to
stagnating wages and cuts to social programs.
Decision support system This system uses models and statistical analysis to help decision makers solve
problems
Management information system (MIS) Provides timely and accurate information that enables managers to manage their
departments more efficiently; analyzes performance.
Transaction processing system information system used for processing patient admissions, employee time cards,
and purchase orders
, Information management The management of organizational processes and systems; helps the organization
reduce costs and adds value to products; helps the organization make better
managerial decisions; stores and processes data.
Information technology The use of computer and telecommunications systems for storing, retrieving, and
sending information; comprised of hardware, software, data, and networks.
information technology management the management of hardware, software, data, networks, and people that facilitate
access to information and allow the organization to achieve business objectives.
Strategic information system provide tools used by an organization to accomplish specific tasks to gain
competitive advantage.
Social Networking and interpersonal skills. Enhances interpersonal and relationship-forming skills.
Porters 5 competitive forces Intensity competitive rivalry
bargaining power of customers
bargaining power of suppliers
threat of new entrants
threat of substitutes
Network economics (network-based strategy) the cost of adding another business participant to a business venture is small, the
potential gain is great.
Business ecosystems Network of businesses involved in delivering a product through mutual cooperation.
Product differentiation (business strategy) offering a higher quality product to differentiate from others in the market
growth (business strategy) adding new products or new enhancements to existing products
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Involves utilizing computer technology to link various aspects of a business; a very
complex resource planning system that spans the entire business; companies often
have difficulty implementing the system.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Allows for personalized communication to customers.
Knowledge Management (KM) These systems provide tools to help manage organizational knowledge and create
value to meet business requirements and strategic goals.
chief executive officer (CEO) also called president or managing director, is responsible for the success or failure
of the company, creating the company culture, selecting the senior management
team, setting strategy and vision, and selecting projects to fund.
chief operations officer (COO) is the director of operations, responsible for the oversight of internal operations on a
day-to-day basis and for monitoring production quotas
chief financial officer (CFO) manages the company's cash flow and evaluates and communicates financial risks.
chief information officer (CIO) a business leader who analyzes internal business processes such as payroll and
billing, reshapes the physical infrastructure and network purchases to meet business
goals, and leads the workforce to implement critical IT internal projects; responsible
for information systems strategic thinking and planning.
