1. Consider the five components of an information system (hardware, software, data, procedures, people) and select a business discipline which interests you (e.g. management, finance, human resources, marketing, etc.). Provide an example of an information system that would be used by a business professional working within the discipline. Describe it using the five components.
2. Provide two examples of information systems used at Memorial that support business processes in administration, teaching & learning or research. For each example, discuss how the information system you selected could support decision-making. Include an example of a decision that could be supported using each system.
3. Whats the relationship between information systems and competitive advantage? In your response, provide three examples of organizations or businesses with which you are familiar and how they used information systems to gain competitive advantage.