PHAR AD - QUIZ 5 (Management Info System)

It is an organized combination of people, hardware, software, communication networks and data resources that collects, transforms, and disseminates information in an organization.

• Information system

• Management information systems

• Information

• Data resources

These are distinct from regular information systems in that they are used to analyze other information systems applied in operational activities in the organization.

• Information system

• Management information systems

• Information

• Data resources

These reports are produced periodically, or on a Schedule (daily, weekly, monthly).

• Scheduled reports

• Key-indicator report

• Demand report

• Exception report

This report summarizes the previous day’s critical activities and also it is typically available at the beginning of each day.

• Scheduled reports

• Key-indicator report

• Demand report

• Exception report

This report gives certain information at a manager’s request.

• Scheduled reports

• Key-indicator report

• Demand report

• Exception report

This report is automatically produced when a situation is unusual or requires management action.

• Scheduled reports

• Key-indicator report

• Demand report

• Exception report

These systems process a large volume of routine, recurring transactions.

• Transaction processing systems

• Operations information systems

• Decision support systems

• Expert systems

These systems gather comprehensive data, organize it and summarize it in a form that is useful for managers.

• Transaction processing systems

• Operations information systems

• Decision support systems

• Expert systems

These systems help mangers with the necessary information to make intelligent decisions.

• Transaction processing systems

• Operations information systems

• Decision support systems

• Expert systems

These systems are meant to mimic humans in making decisions in a specific field.

• Transaction processing systems

• Operations information systems

• Decision support systems

• Expert systems