CH06 IS in Decision Making

What is the primary role of information systems in decision-making?

• To store financial records

• To automate production processes

• To support and enhance decision-making

• To replace human decision-makers

Which system is designed to support tactical-level semi-structured decisions?

• Management Information Systems (MIS)

• Decision Support Systems (DSS)

• Executive Information Systems (EIS)

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Which type of decision structure involves repetitive and routine tasks?

• Structured

• Semi-structured

• Unstructured

• Complex

Which system is primarily used by top-level executives for strategic decision-making?

• MIS

• DSS

• EIS

• GIS

In decision-making, the quality of the decision depends on the quality of the...

• System interface

• Information

• User experience

• Network speed

Which dimension of information quality focuses on accuracy and relevance?

• Time dimension

• Content dimension

• Form dimension

• Usability dimension

Management Information Systems (MIS) are typically used for...

• Unstructured decisions

• Structured decisions

• Strategic decisions

• Operational decisions

Decision Support Systems (DSS) utilize which of the following?

• Analytical models

• Pre-defined reports

• Social media data

• Physical prototypes

Executive Information Systems (EIS) provide information in...

• Detailed reports

• Summarized form

• Real-time videos

• Audio narratives

Which feature allows executives to retrieve detailed information in EIS?

• Single sign-on

• Drill-down capability

• GPS integration

• Voice command