Management Information Systems Quiz

What is the need for updated information in various fields?

• Updated information is needed to maintain accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness in decision-making.
• Updated information is only necessary for historical records.
• Relevance is determined solely by public interest.
• Accuracy is less important than personal opinions.

What is the definition of Management Information System (MIS)?

• A Management Information System (MIS) is a database for storing customer information.
• A Management Information System (MIS) is a type of software used for accounting.
• A Management Information System (MIS) is a system that provides information needed to manage organizations effectively.
• A Management Information System (MIS) is a system that only tracks employee performance.

What are the three hierarchical levels of management?

• Top Management

• Middle Management

• Junior Management

• Upper Mnanagement

What are the categories of management planning and control suggested by Robert Anthony?

• Strategic planning

• Operational control

• Management control

What are the five categories of information classification?

• Action vs. non-action information

• Recurring vs. non-recurring information

• Documentary vs. non-documentary information

• Internal vs. external information

• Historical vs. future projections

What is the systems approach to a business organization?

• The systems approach focuses solely on individual performance metrics.
• The systems approach considers the organization as an interconnected system of components working together to achieve common objectives.
• The systems approach disregards the relationships between different departments.
• The systems approach is primarily concerned with maximizing profits without considering employee welfare.

What are the various types of systems?

• Conceptual and empirical systems

• Natural and man-made systems

• Social systems

• Man-machine systems

• Open and closed systems

What is the meaning of Management Information System (MIS)?

• An integrated man-machine system

• A system for decision making

• A type of database

• A communication tool

What are the phases in the life cycle of a management information system?

• Study phase, Design phase, Development phase, Implementation phase

• Planning phase, Execution phase, Review phase

• Analysis phase, Design phase, Testing phase

• Development phase, Maintenance phase, Evaluation phase

What are the disadvantages of information systems?

• Deskilling of workers

• Information overload

• Employee mistrust

• All of the above