A system consists of interrelated components working together towards a common goal, processing input to produce output while existing within an environment. Systems can be categorized as open or adaptive, depending on their interactions and ability to change for survival. Effective information management requires timely, accurate, and relevant data presented clearly.

2. A System is a group of interrelated
components working together towards a
common goal by accepting input producing
output in an organized transformation
process

3. Physical
Biological
Technological
Socioeconomic
Cybernetic

4. Input
Processing
Output
Feedback
Control

5.  A system doesn’t exist in a vacuum.
 It exist and functions in an environment
 A system can be a sub system of an
environment.
 Several systems may share same
environment
 Some of these may be connected to one
another by means of interface.
 Systems interact with other in its environment
are called open system
 System able to change itself to survive is
called as adaptive system

6. Input Process Output
Control
Database
Data

7. Input
Processing
Output
Storage
Control

8. Outdated, Inaccurate, hard to understand
information are meaningless.
Information should be provided in time and
up to date.
Contents of information should be free
from errors and should be related to need.
Information should be clear, details or
summary form in proper sequence.