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What is the primary purpose of an Information System (IS) in an organization?
What is the primary purpose of an Information System (IS) in an organization?
- To store and distribute information to employees
- To collect and process data for decision-making and control (correct)
- To ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures
- To manage the organization's hardware and software
Which of the following is NOT a key component of an Information System?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of an Information System?
- Software
- Hardware
- Data
- Organizational structure (correct)
What is the primary function of a Transactional Processing System (TPS)?
What is the primary function of a Transactional Processing System (TPS)?
- To facilitate strategic planning
- To support operational decision-making
- To process and record routine business transactions (correct)
- To provide information for management control
Which type of Information System is primarily used by middle managers to monitor and control the organization's operations?
Which type of Information System is primarily used by middle managers to monitor and control the organization's operations?
What is the primary purpose of a Decision Support System (DSS)?
What is the primary purpose of a Decision Support System (DSS)?
Which type of Information System is used to manage the flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to customers?
Which type of Information System is used to manage the flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to customers?
What is the primary difference between computer systems and information systems?
What is the primary difference between computer systems and information systems?
Which type of information system is primarily used to handle day-to-day business transactions?
Which type of information system is primarily used to handle day-to-day business transactions?
What is the primary purpose of a Management Information System (MIS)?
What is the primary purpose of a Management Information System (MIS)?
What is the main role of a Decision Support System (DSS)?
What is the main role of a Decision Support System (DSS)?
Which of the following is considered an Enterprise System?
Which of the following is considered an Enterprise System?
What is the primary function of a Transactional Processing System (TPS)?
What is the primary function of a Transactional Processing System (TPS)?
What are the multifaceted functions of Information Systems (IS) within organizations?
What are the multifaceted functions of Information Systems (IS) within organizations?
Which type of Information System is primarily focused on recording day-to-day transactions?
Which type of Information System is primarily focused on recording day-to-day transactions?
What is the primary purpose of a Management Information System (MIS)?
What is the primary purpose of a Management Information System (MIS)?
Which type of Information System assists decision-makers at the strategic level of an organization?
Which type of Information System assists decision-makers at the strategic level of an organization?
Why is the socio-technical view important in the design and implementation of Information Systems?
Why is the socio-technical view important in the design and implementation of Information Systems?
How do different types of Information Systems contribute to organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and competitive advantage?
How do different types of Information Systems contribute to organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and competitive advantage?
