WHAT IS A MANUAL INFORMATION SYSTEM

Basically a manual-based information system is one that does not rely on any computerized systems and a computer-based information system does. A manual-based system will see information recorded and kept in different ways such as in files in paper form. 

WHAT IS A AUTOMATIC INFORMATION SYSTEM

computer based information system or Automatic Information System will see data stored on various computer programs including on databases, Word documents, Excel etc. 

TYPES OF MANUAL INFORMATION SYSTEM

•Remote

•Mouse

•card-programmed calculator

•Speaker box

•Telephone

•Gear Stick

• Keyboard

Types of Automatic information system Computer

Hard Drive databases

Excel

Word documents

Components of a manual information systemOne main component of a manual information

system is the key use of person to operated and control the various means in which they what to operate this system.

Components of a Automatic information system

The 5 components that must come together in order to produce a Computer-Based Information system are:

1.Hardware:The term hardware refers to machinery. This category includes the computer itself, which is often referred to as the central processing unit (CPU), and all of its support equipments. Among the support equipments are input and output devices, storage devices and communications devices.

2.Software:The term software refers to computer programs and the manuals (if any) that support them. Computer programs are machine-readable instructions that direct the circuitry within the hardware parts of the system to function in ways that produce useful information from data. Programs are generally stored on some input / output medium, often a disk or tape.

3.Data:Data are facts that are used by programs to produce useful information. Like programs, data are generally stored in machine-readable form on disk or tape until the computer needs them.

4.Procedures:Procedures are the policies that govern the operation of a computer system. "Procedures are to people what software is to hardware" is a common analogy that is used to illustrate the role of procedures in a system.

5.People:Every system needs people if it is to be useful. Often the most over-looked element of the system are the people, probably the component that most influence the success or failure of information systems.

COMPARISON OF BOTH INFORMATION SYSTEM

Both types of information system are designed to help a business carry out its day-to-day running and operations. In recent times, computer-based systems are generally considered to be more popular as more businesses are choosing to keep up with the developments in information technology. There are still those who continue to use manual systems though, perhaps as a matter of financial constraints or it may simply be more suitable for their type of business. A manual-based information system is generally considered to be cheaper than a computer-based system, however it may contribute to lower levels of staff productivity. In addition, having data stores manually in boxes or files is not very environmentally-friendly and this could lead company documentation at risk if a fire broke out for example as there would be no back up. A computer-based information system may be considered to be more cost effective and efficient than a manual system. It speeds up operations and can back up important information at the touch of a button. It is however very expensive to set up and may need to be maintained by IT technical support advisors on a regular basis. An information system does not only refer to the way in which business data is stored by a company. It also refers to the way in which the business interacts with clients or associates, processes orders and advertises.