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WorksheetsPHAR AD - QUIZ 5 (Management Info System)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
The MIS is defined as a system based on the database of the evolved for the purpose of providing information to the people in the organization.
True
False
The basic objective of MIS is to provide information support to the management in the organization for decision making.
True
False
One of the benefits of MIS is that it decreases organizational control.
True
False
The system ensures that an appropriate data is collected from the various sources, processed, and sent further to all the needy destinations.
True
False
The main aim of MIS is to inform management and help them make informed decisions about management and the way the business is run.
True
False
