Information System

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-014304",
  "term": "Information System",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. An organized collection, storage, and presentation system of data and other knowledge for decision making, progress reporting, and for planning and evaluation of programs. It can be either manual or computerized, or a combination of both.\n\n2. The organized collection, processing, transmission, and dissemination of information in accordance with defined procedures, whether automated or manual. Also called a record system or a system. Most often refers to a system containing electronic records, which involves input or source documents, records on electronic media, and output records, along with related documentation and any indexes. See also DOCUMENTATION (3).\n\n3. An organized collection, storage, and presentation system of data for decision making, progress reporting, and for planning and evaluation of programs. It can be either manual or computerized, or a combination of both.",
  "synonyms": [
    "RECORD SYSTEM"
  ],
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Program Evaluation Glossary",
    "Records Glossary",
    "Great Lakes: Quality Management Training - Data Review Glossary; Great Lakes: Quality Management Training - Quality Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/information-system/"
}