BELGIUM CAMPUS Enterprise Resource Planning ERP261
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What is the common thread that connects every aspect of a business, as mentioned in the text?

  • Data and information (correct)
  • Financial profits
  • Physical products and services
  • Technological advancements

    • Which of the following components are typically part of an information system?

  • Inventory, marketing, and sales
  • Customer service, advertising, production
  • Distribution, finance, human resources
  • Hardware, software, people, data, process (correct)

    • Why is data considered the heart of an Information System according to the text?

  • Because it is easy to manipulate and store
  • Because it guarantees success in any industry
  • Because it provides immediate financial returns
  • Because it underlies every decision and action in a company (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT considered an Information System according to the text?

    <p>A bicycle mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Information System defined as in the text?

    <p>A system that processes information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of a hospital, which of the following components would be part of an Information System?

    <p>Patient records management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common thread in business that large companies, or enterprises, have to manage very carefully?

    <p>Resource management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of system can function as an Executive Information System (EIS), a Management Information System (MIS), and a Decision Support System (DSS)?

    <p>Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of a Decision Support System (DSS) in terms of decision-making?

    <p>Reducing problem-solving time needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of information systems, what does 'ERP' stand for?

    <p>Enterprise Resource Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of decisions does an Executive Information System (EIS) typically support?

    <p>Strategic decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which information system is specifically aimed at managers, analysts, and professionals to aid in decision-making?

    <p>Decision Support System (DSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an Executive Information System (EIS) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Supporting senior executives in making strategic decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of an Executive Information System (EIS) dashboard?

    <p>User-friendly visual display</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is an Executive Information System (EIS) different from a Management Information System (MIS), as per the text?

    <p>EIS supports strategic decisions for senior executives, while MIS provides operational reports for managers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is a key characteristic of an Executive Information System (EIS) concerning data interpretation?

    <p>User-friendly presentation for easier interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Business Intelligence (BI) relate to the Executive Information System (EIS) described in the text?

    <p>BI supports operational decisions, while EIS aids in strategic decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what is the primary role of an Executive Information System (EIS) in a company?

    <p>Assisting senior executives in making strategic decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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