Chapter 4
EUC
End-User Computing
A type of information system that provides fast and inexpensive communication channels using available resources such as telephony, computing hardware, networks, and the Internet.
Electronic Communications System
TPS
Transaction Processing System
Types of Telecommunication
a. Internal, Downward
b. Internal, Upward
c. Internal, Lateral
d. External
Types of Electronic Discussion
a. Push
b. Pull
BONUS
An information system used to facilitate textual or non-textual discussion between members using an available electronic medium.
Electronic Discussion
It pertains to employable methods that a business or organization can use to disseminate information
Telecommunication Networking
Types of Transactions
a. Internal
b. External
It refers to computer systems and platforms that are meant to allow non-programmers who use computers to create working applications and outputs.
End-User Computing
A mostly synchronous component of an electronic communication system that encourages greater collaboration between organization/business members.
Electronic Conferencing
It refers to the organizational system in an enterprise that applies electronically-controlled technologies and resources in its operational system to facilitate more efficient execution of business activities, from selling products and services to customer service and support.
E-business
Types of Telecommunication Networks
a. Wheel
b. Chain
c. Circle
d. Star
EUD
End-User Development
It refers to a possible aspect of an electronic communication system that facilitates the digital publication of textual material and other forms of readable information.
Electronic Publishing
In the business sense, involves sharing information over a distance; this allows businesses and organizations to have a broad, possibly global reach.
Telecommunication
Types of Electronic Communication Systems
a. Synchronous
b. Asynchronous
A practice in EUC that allows end-users to develop their information systems, usually with the support of IT professionals and professional systems developers.
End-User Development
A component of electronic communications systems that assists in the creation, organization, and facilitation of meetings for various purposes.
Electronic Meeting System
All Channel Network
Star Network
Types of Electronic Conferencing
b. Multipoint