Data and information数据和信息
Data
consists of numbers,letters,symbols,raw facts,events and transaction which have been recorded but not yet processed into a form that is suitable for making decisions.记录了原始数据,不能用于决定依据
Information
is data that has been processed in such a way that it has meaning to the person that receives it.已经过处理的数据,可用于做决定
作用
provide records, both current and historical 提供当前和历史记录
to ananlyse what is happening in the business 分析业务中发生的情况
provide the basis for decision-making in the short and long-term 为长期和短期决策提供一定依据
monitor the performance of the business by comparing actual results with plans and forecasts.将实际情况和计划,预测比较,以监督业绩表现
used by various third parties
shareholders or owners
investment performance 投资表现
customers and suppliers
the stability of the business 业务稳定程度,以判断是否可靠
employees
organisation's performance ,job security ,pay 绩效,工作保障,薪资
information system to support decision making 支持决策的信息系统
transaction processing system 事务处理系统
management information system 管理信息系统
decision support system 决策支持系统
executive information system 行政信息系统