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I would like to know in detail the value that Information Systems (IS) adds to a business and how exactly is Information Systems essentially responsible for the productivity and efficiency of a company?

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Thank you for posting today. It is my goal to provide ideas, definitions, research help, and instructions on how you, the student, should approach the assignment.

It's important to begin a discussion of information systems with some background information on what types of IS there is. Generally speaking, you may find transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems, and office automation. With IS, the key idea is that we are creating efficiency and productivity through the correct application of technology.

Let's look at one common area, decision support systems:

"Decision Support Systems (DSS) are a specific class of ...

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