Executive Information Systems

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An Executive Information System (EIS) is primarily used in large companies to:

Provide IT support and troubleshooting for the company's technology infrastructure.
Automate routine data entry processes across various departments.
Organize internal and external data to support strategic decision-making by executives. (correct)
Manage daily operational tasks and employee schedules.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an effective Executive Information System (EIS)?

Requires advanced programming knowledge to customize reports.
Restricts data access to only the IT department to ensure security.
Provides a user-friendly dashboard for easy access to key information. (correct)
Prioritizes complex data visualizations over user-friendly interfaces.

How does the use of Business Intelligence (BI) tools within an information system support strategic goals?

By managing employee payroll and benefits administration.
By automating the creation of marketing materials.
By providing complex algorithms for data encryption.
By helping with forecasting and predicting market trends. (correct)

What is the primary benefit of providing executives with the ability to 'drill down' within an Executive Information System (EIS)?

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Why is it important for an Executive Information System (EIS) to present data through visuals and tables?

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Accessibility in IS

Ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed and involved, fostering collaboration through tools like centralized dashboards.

3 Types of ISs

Management Information Systems, Executive Information Systems, and Decision Support Systems.

Executive IS (EIS)

An IS used by large companies to help executives make strategic decisions by organizing internal and external data, usually featuring a user-friendly dashboard.

IS Characteristics

Designed for ease of use, often for non-tech-savvy managers, presenting data through visuals and tables, and providing quick access to large, centralized data.

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Business Intelligence (BI) in IS

The use of data analysis tools to help with forecasting and predicting future trends, informing strategic decisions.

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Study Notes

Accessibility involves keeping all relevant parties in the loop with analysis, fostering collaboration through the use of a centralised dashboard.
It provides easy and secure access.

Types of ISs

Management IS
Executive IS
Decision Support Systems

Executive IS

Large companies use an EIS to help executives make strategic decisions by organizing internal and external data.
Features include user-friendly dashboards for easy access to key information.

Characteristics of ISs

They are designed with management in mind.
Often not tech-savvy and needs to be more user-friendly.
Presented through text, visuals, and tables.
Easier to interpret based on type of data.
It allows access to large quantities of data.
Data from various departments is available centrally, quickly and accurately.
Supports strategy through identifying risks and trends.
Business Intelligence (BI) helps with forecasting and predicting, and allows users to drill-down.