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What are the seven key elements of a system? Explain what role each element plays in describing a system.

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This solution defines and discusses the seven critical elements of the management information system. Includes APA formatted reference.

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The seven key system elements are:
1. Boundary is the delineation of which elements are within the system and which are outside the system
2. Environment describes everything outside the system.
3. Inputs include resources from the outside (the ...

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