What is an Information System?

What is an Information System? Please elaborate on the definition from the text book and include at least one example of how you have used information systems at work or in your day-to-day life. Then answer ONE of these questions: 1. Suppose that you had to explain to a friend the concept of an information system. In your own words, how would you best describe an information system to your friends or family? 2. The Walmart sidebar in the text introduced you to how information systems were used to make them the world’s leading retailer. Walmart has continued to innovate and is still looked to as a leader in the use of technology. Do some original research detailing a new technology that Walmart has recently implemented or is pioneering. 3. Of the five primary components of an information system (hardware, software, data, people, process), which do you think is the most important to the success of a business organization? Include an example from your personal experience to support your answer. Discussion Instructions: Submit a substantial response. A substantial response is one that stays on topic and fully addresses the assignment in a clear, concise, and meaningful manner. Substantial Content refers to providing relevant content toward the actual topic of the discussions. This includes quality input, questions and information in your discussion posts and responses to peers. The deliverable length of initial posting must be at least 100 words. Discussions must be original thoughts based on the topics from the “Open Educational Resource” (OER) Course Textbook and/or other referenced sources. Direct quotes from references must be less than 10 words.