Kenneth C. Laudon,Jane P. Laudon Management Information System 12th Edition pdf

informed consent  

Consent given with knowledge of all the facts

needed to make a rational decision.

input  

The capture or collection of raw data from within the

organization or from its external environment for processing in

an information system.

instant messaging  

Chat service that allows participants to create

their own private chat channels so that a person can be alerted

whenever someone on his or her private list is on-line to initiate

a chat session with that particular individual.

intangible benefits  

Benefits that are not easily quantified; they

include more efficient customer service or enhanced decision

making.

intellectual property  

Intangible property created by individuals or

corporations that is subject to protections under trade secret,

copyright, and patent law.

intelligence  

The first of Simon’s four stages of decision making,

when the individual collects information to identify problems

occurring in the organization.