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Chapter 14

Example 1

Different types of information systems provide the information which
organisations need for strategic planning, management and operational
control.

Which of the following statements are correct?

x Management Information Systems (MIS) summarise internal data into
periodic reports

x Transaction processing systems (TPS) facilitate the immediate
processing of data

x Executive information systems (EIS) utilise dashboard facilities and
interactive graphics

x Enterprise resource planning systems (ERPS) can be setup with
extranet links to suppliers and customers

All four statements are correct. Management information systems do
summarise data from TPS into periodic reports for management to use for
decision making.

Transaction processing systems do facilitate the immediate processing of
data.

Executive Information systems draw data from the MIS and support senior
managers to make strategic decisions. They usually have dashboard and
interactive graphics so that the big picture can be seen.

Enterprise Resource Planning systems can have extranet links setup with
customers and suppliers.

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