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During which era of management information systems did personal computers become prominent?
During which era of management information systems did personal computers become prominent?
- Fourth era – Enterprise computing
- First era – Mainframe and minicomputer computing
- Third era – Client/server networks
- Second era – Personal computers (correct)
Which company dominated the first era of management information systems with their mainframe computers?
Which company dominated the first era of management information systems with their mainframe computers?
- IBM (correct)
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Dell
What was the primary focus of the fifth era of management information systems?
What was the primary focus of the fifth era of management information systems?
- Client/server networks
- Personal computers
- Mainframe and minicomputer computing
- Cloud computing (correct)
What is the ultimate goal of using a management information system in a corporate setting?
What is the ultimate goal of using a management information system in a corporate setting?
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What is the focus of study in management information systems?
What is the focus of study in management information systems?
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Eras of Management Information Systems
- Personal computers became prominent in the Fourth Era of management information systems.
Mainframe Computers
- IBM dominated the First Era of management information systems with their mainframe computers.
Fifth Era of Management Information Systems
- The primary focus of the Fifth Era of management information systems is on interorganizational systems and global networks.
Goal of Management Information Systems
- The ultimate goal of using a management information system in a corporate setting is to support managerial decision-making.
Focus of Study
- The focus of study in management information systems is on the development and use of information systems that support managerial work.
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