WorksheetsSMP11603 Week 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary function of a Management Information System (MIS)?
To provide information to support managerial decision-making
To automate all business processes
To replace human managers with computers
To increase employee workload
Information systems that monitor the elementaty activities and transactions of the organisations are ____.
Management level system
Operational level system
Knowledge level system
Strategic level system
Which of the following individuals typically have less formal, advanced educational degrees and tend to process rather than create information?
Knowledge workers
Executives
System analyst
Data worker
Which of the following is NOT a component of a Management Information System (MIS)?
Software
Hardware
People
Marketing
What is the purpose of a Decision Support System (DSS) within a Management Information System (MIS)?
To help managers make decisions based on data analysis
To automate routine tasks
To store all company information in one place
To replace human decision-making with artificial intelligence
Which type of information system is focused on supporting the operational activities of an organization?
Transaction Processing System (TPS)
Executive Support System (ESS)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System
What is the main difference between a Management Information System (MIS) and an Executive Support System (ESS)?
MIS focuses on data analysis, while ESS focuses on transaction processing
MIS is used for strategic decision-making, while ESS is used for operational decisions
MIS is only accessible to IT staff, while ESS is accessible to all employees
MIS provides information for middle management, while ESS provides information for top management
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-designed Management Information System (MIS)?
Real-time data processing
User-friendly interface
Limited access controls
Scalability to accommodate growth
__________ System can be any organized combination of people, hardware, software, communications networks and data resources that collects, transforms and disseminates information in an organization.
Information
Integrated
Horizontal
Vertical
Summary transaction data, high-volume data, and simple models are information inputs characteristics of ___________.
Decision support system (DSS)
Management information system (MIS)
Executive Support system (ESS)
Transaction Processing System (TPS)
