When designing an information system you must optimize the IS as a whole, not each individual component. This is because the components of an IS interact with one another. We have termed this phenomenon:
A) Systemic effects
B) Component interrelationship
C) The architecture of the IS
D) Mutual component dependency
E) Enabler effects

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Systemic effects refer to the phenomenon where the overall performance and functionality of an information system (IS) are determined by the interactions and interdependencies among its components, rather than by optimizing each component in isolation. This concept emphasizes the importance of considering the IS as a whole during the design process.

When Designing an Information System You Must Optimize the IS