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Profitability of an information system. Theoretical approach

Author: Geoffroy CLUZEL

Publication date: April 10, 2006

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1. What is an information system?

According to Jean-Louis Peaucelle, an Information System (IS ) is "computer applications and the part of the company that uses them.

According to Jane and Kenneth Laudon , an information system is "a set of interrelated components that collect, process, store and disseminate information to support decision-making, coordination, control, analysis and visualization within the organization"....

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