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Introduction

8 September, 2015 - 11:04

In a previous chapter, you learned how data are typically collected, stored and updated within information systems. In this chapter, we take more of an applications perspective. That is, we examine how individuals and organizations use information systems (and more specifically, computer software applications) to make use of the data that have been collected and stored.  1

To put this topic into context, we start by examining organizational decision making. Since decision making is at the heart of organizational operations, it is important to understand the link between the use of information systems and efficient and effective decision making.