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Ethical Issues in Information System

This article is based on the Ethical Issues encountered in Information System.  In University Exams " Different Ethical Issues in Information System " is frequently asked question along with Information System Types . Ethics is moral rules, standards, codes or principles which provide guidelines for right and truthful behavior in specific situations.  Ethical issues occur when a given decision, scenario or activity creates a conflict with a society's moral principles. There are four categories of ethical issues-      a) Privacy issues      b) Accuracy issues      c) Property issues      d) Accessibility issues   A) Privacy Issues - It involves collecting, storing and distributing Information about individuals or organizations. It includes what information must be revealed to others and what information must be kept safeguard from others. B) Accuracy Issues - It involves the authenticity, fidel...

Information System Types

 This article is based on Information Systems and the its various types.  "Types of Information System" or "What is an Information System?" is common question asked in University Exams. Sometimes they ask to explain Management Information System in more detail.           An information system is a set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate and disseminate data and information and provide feedback to meet an objective. It can be also defined as to collect, process, store and distribute information within and outside the organization in order to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. A well designed and developed information system helps an organization in managing its operations, interacting with its customers and suppliers and competing in the marketplace.   The basic components of Information System are (1) Input - which is the activity of gathering and capturing raw data. (2) Processing - which includes converting...