Organizational Information Flow

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What is the primary purpose of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?

To produce standardized reports using databases
To track routine operations and record events in databases (correct)
To analyze unanticipated situations using data and decision models
To present summary information in a graphical format for top executives

What type of system is used to analyze unanticipated situations using data and decision models?

Transaction Processing System (TPS)
Decision Support System (DSS) (correct)
Executive Information System (EIS)
Management Information System (MIS)

What type of system is used to present summary information in a flexible, easy-to-use, graphical format for top executives?

Management Information System (MIS)
Executive Information System (EIS) (correct)
Transaction Processing System (TPS)
Decision Support System (DSS)

What type of system produces standardized reports using databases created by a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?

Management Information System (MIS) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which management level has a primarily vertical information flow?

Supervisory Level (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?

To record and process daily transactions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information flow is characteristic of top managerial-level information?

Vertical, horizontal, and external (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of report is produced at regular intervals?

Periodic report (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the General Ledger in Accounting?

To summarize and keep track of all accounting transactions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of system is used to support decision-making by middle managers?

Management Information System (MIS) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Accounts Payable in Accounting?

To track money owed by the company (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of report is produced in response to a specific request?

Demand report (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Decision Support Systems (DSS)?

To analyze data for decision-making purposes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of decision model is used for long-range planning?

Strategic models (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Executive Support Systems (ESS)?

To provide immediate access to a company's key performance indicators (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Decision Support Systems (DSS) and Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)?

DSS is used for decision-making, while TPS is used for transaction processing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of system is designed to support group meetings and collective work?

Group Decision Support Systems (GDSS) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Office Automation Systems (OAS)?

To automate office tasks (B) Signup and view all the answers