M1S1 Categories of Information🧠 Flashcards
Information needed by the top level management (BOD,CEO,VP etc) to carry out long term strategic planning.
Strategic Information
Information needed by the middle level management (managers) to carry out the goals set by the top level management.
Tactical or Managerial Information
Information needed by the lower level management (line workers) to carry out day to day operation.
Operational Information
________________ are basically employee networks that help colleagues solve problems and share information, even if it’s outside of official channels. They’re still helpful because they work within company policies and goals.
Informal information systems
A system that is concerned with the pattern of authority, communication, and workflow
Formal Information System
A system of employee communication outside of official channels that help colleagues solve problems and share information.
Informal information systems
Which management level primarily utilizes Strategic Information systems?
A) Lower-Level Management
B) Middle-Level Management
C) Top-Level Management
D) Operational Management
C) Top-Level Management
What is the typical timeframe for Strategic Information systems?
A) Day-to-day
B) Short Term
C) Long Term
D) Immediate
C) Long Term (2-5 Years)
What does DSS stand for in the context of Information Systems?
A) Data Storage System
B) Decision Support System
C) Digital Security System
D) Document Sharing System
B) Decision Support System
Which management level primarily utilizes Tactical or Managerial Information systems?
A) Lower-Level Management
B) Middle-Level Management
C) Top-Level Management
D) Operational Management
B) Middle-Level Management
What is the typical timeframe for Tactical or Managerial Information systems?
A) Day-to-day
B) Short Term
C) Long Term
D) Immediate
B) Short Term (3 Months-2 Years)
What does MIS stand for in the context of Information Systems?
A) Management Information System
B) Marketing Information System
C) Manufacturing Information System
D) Mobile Information System
A) Management Information System
Which management level primarily utilizes Operational Information systems?
A) Lower-Level Management
B) Middle-Level Management
C) Top-Level Management
D) Operational Management
A) Lower-Level Management
What is the typical timeframe for Operational Information systems?
A) Day-to-day
B) Short Term
C) Long Term
D) Immediate
A) Day-to-day
What does TPS stand for in the context of Information Systems?
A) Transaction Processing System
B) Technical Product System
C) Total Planning System
D) Transportation Processing System
A) Transaction Processing System
Which management level primarily utilizes Executive Information systems (EIS)?
A) Lower-Level Management
B) Middle-Level Management
C) Top-Level Management
D) Operational Management
C) Top-Level Management
What is the primary purpose of Decision Support Systems (DSS)?
A) Managing day-to-day operations
B) Providing information for strategic decision-making
C) Handling transactional processing
D) Analyzing managerial tasks
B) Providing information for strategic decision-making
Which information system is focused on analyzing and presenting information to support managerial decision-making?
A) Executive Information System (EIS)
B) Management Information System (MIS)
C) Decision Support System (DSS)
D) Transaction Processing System (TPS)
C) Decision Support System (DSS)
What is the primary function of Management Information Systems (MIS)?
A) Providing detailed transactional data
B) Automating routine tasks
C) Supporting day-to-day operational activities
D) Providing summarized reports for middle-level management
D) Providing summarized reports for middle-level management
Which information system is responsible for handling routine transactions and activities?
A) Executive Information System (EIS)
B) Management Information System (MIS)
C) Decision Support System (DSS)
D) Transaction Processing System (TPS)
D) Transaction Processing System (TPS)
Which management level typically uses Management Information Systems (MIS)?
A) Lower-Level Management
B) Middle-Level Management
C) Top-Level Management
D) Operational Management
B) Middle-Level Management
What does EIS stand for in the context of Information Systems?
A) Enterprise Information System
B) Executive Information System
C) External Information System
D) Economic Information System
B) Executive Information System
Which information system is designed to provide top-level management with quick access to key performance indicators and other critical information?
A) Management Information System (MIS)
B) Decision Support System (DSS)
C) Executive Information System (EIS)
D) Transaction Processing System (TPS)
C) Executive Information System (EIS)
What is the primary function of Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)?
A) Providing strategic decision support
B) Analyzing managerial tasks
C) Automating routine transactions and activities
D) Providing summarized reports for top-level management
C) Automating routine transactions and activities
Who are the primary users of Executive Information Systems (EIS)?
A) Workers
B) Managers
C) Executives
D) Senior Managers
C) Executives
What is the main purpose of an Executive Information System (EIS)?
A) Operational Efficiency
B) Strategic Decision Making
C) Basic Reporting
D) Senior Managers
B) Strategic Decision Making
Who are the primary users of Decision Support Systems (DSS)?
A) Executives
B) Workers
C) Managers
D) Senior Managers
D) Senior Managers
What is the main purpose of a Decision Support System (DSS)?
A) Basic Reporting
B) Operational Efficiency
C) Decision Making
D) Strategic Decision
C) Decision Making
Who are the primary users of Management Information Systems (MIS)?
A) Workers
B) Executives
C) Managers
D) Senior Managers
C) Managers
What is the main purpose of a Management Information System (MIS)?
A) Operational Efficiency
B) Decision Making
C) Strategic Decision
D) Basic Reporting
A) Operational Efficiency
Who are the primary users of Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)?
A) Executives
B) Workers
C) Managers
D) Senior Managers
B) Workers
What are the three categories of information?
Strategic
Tactical/Managerial
Operational
What are the types of Information Systems that a business implements?
Formal IS
Informal IS
Computer-Based IS
TPS
MIS
DSS
EIS/ESS
