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A system is:
± A set of interrelated components
± That interact
± To achieve a goal
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occurs when the activity of a
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organization¶s goals.
The larger and more complicated a
systemë the more difficult it is to achieve
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Corporations have:
± Unlimited opportunities to invest in
technology.
± Limited resources to invest in technology.
Consequentlyë they must identify the
improvements likely to yield the highest
return.
This decision requires an understanding of
the entity¶s overall business strategy.
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