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Management Information Systems Overview

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What is the primary role of an information system?

To complicate workflow
To increase employees' time and energy consumption
To simplify workflow and save time and energy of employees (correct)
To delay decision-making processes

Which component of MIS is responsible for summarizing large amounts of data to avoid confusion?

Hardware
Management Reporting System (correct)
Decision Support Systems
Inventory Management System

What type of MIS focuses on handling sales and marketing activities within an organization?

Sales and Marketing Systems (correct)
Expert MIS
Accounting and Finance MIS
HR MIS

How does MIS facilitate integration of specialized activities within an organization?

By keeping each department aware of problems and requirements of other departments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of MIS according to the text?

Improving decision-making by providing relevant information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the disadvantages mentioned in the text regarding MIS?

Being too rigid and difficult to adapt (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between MIS and AIS?

MIS captures and reports financial data, while AIS provides information for managerial decision-making. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for an MIS to have quality input and processes?

To improve the accuracy and reliability of the output. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an AIS?

Record-keeping and transaction processing. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define e-commerce?

Transaction between industries/companies with consumers/customers where direct cash dealing is done. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an intranet according to the text?

An internal(private) network established within an organization's premises. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is constant monitoring required for an MIS?

To guarantee quality input and processes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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