Course Business System Analysis Based Definition Information System Excel Document Informa Q34207295

Course: Business System Analysis

Based on the definition of an information system, can an Exceldocument be an information system? What about your cell phone? Ifso, explain why these items can or can’t be considered informationsystems.

Expert Answer

An information system is defined as a system for collecting,sorting, retrieving, and processing information which is used , ordesired , by one or more managers in the performance of theirduties.

An excel document can be considered an information systembecause the excel document possesses all the capabilities that aninformation system should have such as sorting, retrieving ,collecting and processing information that can be used by managersfor decision