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What is the primary purpose of an Executive Information System (EIS)?
What is the primary purpose of an Executive Information System (EIS)?
- To monitor real-time operational efficiency.
- To analyze daily sales transactions.
- To manage employee records and HR-related tasks.
- To provide senior executives with insights for strategic decision-making. (correct)
Which type of decisions are best supported by an Executive Information System?
Which type of decisions are best supported by an Executive Information System?
- Routine operational decisions.
- Long-term strategic decisions. (correct)
- Short-term logistical decisions.
- Daily transactional decisions.
What might a Decision Support System (DSS) analyze for a retail business considering a new store?
What might a Decision Support System (DSS) analyze for a retail business considering a new store?
- Potential locations, predicted sales, and required investment. (correct)
- Employee performance metrics.
- Past customer feedback.
- Daily stock levels.
Which of the following systems is designed to handle a large volume of routine, transactional data?
Which of the following systems is designed to handle a large volume of routine, transactional data?
An example of using a Transaction Processing System (TPS) would be:
An example of using a Transaction Processing System (TPS) would be:
What is the primary benefit of real-time monitoring in an information system?
What is the primary benefit of real-time monitoring in an information system?
How does an information system contribute to competitive advantage?
How does an information system contribute to competitive advantage?
In which level of management is an Executive Information System primarily utilized?
In which level of management is an Executive Information System primarily utilized?
What role does an information system play in customer relationship management (CRM)?
What role does an information system play in customer relationship management (CRM)?
Which function of information systems aids in easing communication and collaboration within an organization?
Which function of information systems aids in easing communication and collaboration within an organization?
Which of the following is NOT a role of information systems in business?
Which of the following is NOT a role of information systems in business?
How do information systems assist in financial management?
How do information systems assist in financial management?
What aspect of decision-making do information systems primarily enhance?
What aspect of decision-making do information systems primarily enhance?
What is the primary purpose of consistency in a transaction processing system?
What is the primary purpose of consistency in a transaction processing system?
How does isolation benefit the approval of leave requests in a transaction processing system?
How does isolation benefit the approval of leave requests in a transaction processing system?
What does durability guarantee in a transaction processing system?
What does durability guarantee in a transaction processing system?
Which of the following is an example of batch transaction processing?
Which of the following is an example of batch transaction processing?
What characterizes online delayed transaction processing?
What characterizes online delayed transaction processing?
What is the primary characteristic of real-time processing in transaction systems?
What is the primary characteristic of real-time processing in transaction systems?
Which of the following is an example of online delayed transaction processing?
Which of the following is an example of online delayed transaction processing?
What is a key feature of a Customer Integrated System (CIS)?
What is a key feature of a Customer Integrated System (CIS)?
Which type of order processing system primarily focuses on capturing sales data during the transaction?
Which type of order processing system primarily focuses on capturing sales data during the transaction?
In online delayed transaction processing, what type of transaction is commonly seen?
In online delayed transaction processing, what type of transaction is commonly seen?
What type of information does an Order Entry Processing System primarily provide?
What type of information does an Order Entry Processing System primarily provide?
Which of the following statements correctly describes a Point of Sale System?
Which of the following statements correctly describes a Point of Sale System?
What is a common application of a Customer Integrated System?
What is a common application of a Customer Integrated System?
What does the Product Subsystem focus on?
What does the Product Subsystem focus on?
What type of output does the Pricing Subsystem provide?
What type of output does the Pricing Subsystem provide?
Which subsystem continuously collects and evaluates information from external sources?
Which subsystem continuously collects and evaluates information from external sources?
What type of reports compare a company's offerings against its competitors?
What type of reports compare a company's offerings against its competitors?
What do Market Trend Forecasts primarily provide?
What do Market Trend Forecasts primarily provide?
Which output details specific metrics such as sales and inventory levels?
Which output details specific metrics such as sales and inventory levels?
What is the purpose of Price Elasticity Models in the Pricing Subsystem?
What is the purpose of Price Elasticity Models in the Pricing Subsystem?
What is the main focus of Lifecycle Analysis within the Product Subsystem?
What is the main focus of Lifecycle Analysis within the Product Subsystem?
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Information Systems and Their Business Roles
- Decision support: Information systems (IS) provide data for informed decisions across all levels of business.
- Operational efficiency: IS automates tasks, streamlines workflows, and increases productivity.
- Customer relationship management (CRM): IS improves understanding and management of customer needs, leading to better service.
- Supply chain management: IS integrates suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers for efficient production and distribution.
- Competitive advantage: IS drives innovation, optimizes operations, and enhances customer service, providing a competitive edge.
- Real-time monitoring: IS allows for real-time operational monitoring and quick problem-solving.
- Financial management: IS ensures accurate financial tracking, supporting planning and management.
- Collaboration and communication: IS facilitates internal collaboration and external communication.
- Data analytics and insights: IS analyzes large datasets to generate valuable insights.
- Security and compliance: IS maintains data security and regulatory compliance.
- Innovation: IS enables innovation in products, services, and operations.
Anthony's Hierarchy of Management and Information Systems
- Top Management (e.g., CEO): Focuses on long-term strategic planning (e.g., new product development).
- Middle or Tactical Management (e.g., Plant Manager): Focuses on the short-term future (e.g., budgeting).
- Operational Management (e.g., Production Manager): Focuses on the present (e.g., meeting production schedules).
Hierarchy of Information Systems
- Executive Support Systems (ESS): Strategic-level IS for top management, providing high-level overviews and insights for long-term decision-making. Examples include analyzing potential new store locations or market trends.
Four Major Types of Information Systems
- Transaction Processing Systems (TPS): Handle high volumes of routine, recurring transactional data efficiently. Examples include recording daily sales in e-commerce or employee leave requests in HR. Key characteristics include Isolation (processing transactions independently), Durability (data persistence even after system failures), and Consistency (ensuring data integrity).
- Methods of Processing: Manual TPS, Computerized TPS.
- Types of TPS: Batch transaction processing (transactions processed in batches), Real-time transaction processing (immediate processing), Online delayed transaction processing (transactions entered but processed later).
- Common TPS in Business: Customer Integrated Systems (CIS) - customer self-service, examples include online shopping and ATMs; and Accounting Information Systems/Financial Information Systems, including Order Entry Processing Systems and Point of Sale (POS) systems.
Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Marketing MIS Subsystems and Outputs:
- Product Subsystem: Gathers data on product performance, lifecycle analysis, and provides reports.
- Pricing Subsystem: Collects data on pricing, cost structures, and competitor pricing and generates comparative pricing charts and price elasticity models. Outputs include pricing reports and competitor pricing information.
- Competitive Analysis Reports: Compare company performance against competitors.
- Marketing Intelligence: Tracks market trends and competitor moves through data collection and analysis, providing alerts and forecasts.
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