Abstract
At the end of this chapter the reader will be able to:
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Define the concept of a system and its applicability to systems of technology, information and human activity
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Describe the place of a database system within an ICT system
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Distinguish between various levels of a database model
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Describe a number of types of user for a database system
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References
Beynon-Davies, P. (2002). Information Systems: An Introduction to Informatics in Organisations. Basingstoke, Palgrave (formerly Macmillan).
Checkland, P. (1987). Systems Thinking, Systems Practice. Chichester, John Wiley.
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Beynon-Davies, P. (2004). Database Systems, ICT Systems and Information Systems. In: Database Systems. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-00107-7_4
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