Decision Making and MIS in Information Support

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What is the primary role of an information system in the intelligence stage of decision making?

To minimize regrets in decision making
To provide pre-defined answers to decision makers
To design a new MIS for the organization
To scan the business environment and provide relevant information (correct)

What type of queries must an MIS be designed to answer in the intelligence phase?

Only ad hoc queries
Both pre-specified and ad hoc queries (correct)
Only pre-specified queries
No queries, only provide data

What is the main goal of decision making in an organization?

To design a new MIS
To make informed decisions (correct)
To minimize regret
To maximize profit

What is the role of MIS in the decision-making process?

To provide information in all three stages of decision making (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scanning the environment in the intelligence stage?

To identify relevant information to support decision making (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of information that can be generated in the intelligence stage?

Internal and external information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four stages described by Simon (1960) in decision making?

Intelligence, design, choice, implementation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stage in decision making according to Simon (1960)?

Execution (B) Signup and view all the answers

What activity does intelligence in decision making consist of?

Identifying and understanding problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can traditional MIS systems help in decision making?

By providing detailed information to identify problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of continuous scanning of the environment in decision making?

A production manager checking quality once a year (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does intelligence activities influence decision making?

By causing dissatisfaction with the existing state (D) Signup and view all the answers

What area have system designers most sought to affect according to the text?

Management decision making (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what ways have information systems provided limited assistance according to the text?

Facilitating management decision making (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the Internet on organizations and the process of management?

Enhances decision-making process (D) Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between a 'decision' and a 'decision-making process.

A decision involves making choices, while decision-making process involves analyzing options (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of all organizations?

Hierarchical structure (C) Signup and view all the answers

Describe Simon's model of decision making based on the text.

Focuses on rational decision-making processes (C) Signup and view all the answers