Types of Information Systems in Organizations

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What is the primary purpose of a geographic information system?

To support interaction between the firm and its customers

To facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing

To create, store, analyze, and manage geographical referenced data (correct)

To support and integrate all facets of the business

Which type of system supports the coordination of suppliers, product or service production, and distribution?

Supply chain management system (correct)

Customer relationship management system

Social software

Enterprise resource planning system

What is the main function of an electronic commerce system?

To support the activities within a specific functional area of the firm

To facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing

To enable customers to buy goods and services from a firm’s website (correct)

To support and integrate all facets of the business

What is the purpose of a functional area information system?

To support the activities within a specific functional area of the firm Signup and view all the answers

Which type of system is used to perform a well-defined function, typically on a mobile device?

Mobile app Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an enterprise resource planning system?

To support and integrate all facets of the business, including planning, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and so on Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Business IT alignment in the next decade?

Business process modeling and project management Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of IT security planning and management in the next decade?

Governance, risk and compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is a key application of business analytics and data science in the next decade?

Advanced analytics and data visualization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using Information Systems in organizations?

To gain competitive advantages and be profitable Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of systems analysis and design in the next decade?

Network design and systems auditing Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Intelligent Systems in the next decade?

Use of artificial intelligence and machine learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Management Information System?

To produce detailed information to help manage a firm or part of a firm Signup and view all the answers

Which type of system is used for analyzing and forecasting product demand?

Decision Support System Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an Intelligent System?

To emulate or enhance human capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What type of system is used for analyzing Big Data to better understand various aspects of a business?

Business Intelligence System Signup and view all the answers

Which type of system is used to support a wide range of predefined day-to-day work activities?

Office Automation System Signup and view all the answers

What type of system is used for generating, storing, sharing, and managing knowledge assets?

Knowledge Management System Signup and view all the answers

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