Week 4 Quiz
Week 4 Quiz – IS535
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Question: TCO A: List and describe the four information systems serving each of the major functional areas of a business.
Your TPS (Transactional Support System) Computerized systems that perform and
Answer: record daily routine transactions necessary to conduct the business; they serve at the organization's operational level MIS (Management Information System)
The study of information systems focusing on their use in business and management DSS (Decision Support System)Information systems at the organization's management level that combine data and sophisticated analytical models or data analysis tools to support semistructured and unstructured decision making ESS (Executive Support System) Information systems at the organizations strategic level designed to address unstructured decision making through advanced graphics and communications
Instructor
Explanation:
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Sales and marketing information systems are systems that help the firm identify customers for the organization's products and services. Such systems help to identify customer preferences, potential customers, sell the products or services, and provide support to salespeople and customers.
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Manufacturing and production information systems are systems that provide information for planning, product development, production or service scheduling, and controlling the flow of products and services.
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Finance and accounting information systems keep track of an organization's financial assets and fund flows.
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Human resources information systems maintain employee records, track employee skills, job performance, training, employee compensation including pensions and benefits, legal and regulatory requirements, and career development. Points 35 of 35
Received:
Comments: You misunderstood the question a little bit. Yes, all the systems are defined from constituency perspective; however they can exist for every business
functional
1
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Question: TCO A: List and describe the four information systems serving each of the major functional areas of a business.
Your TPS (Transactional Support System) Computerized systems that perform and
Answer: record daily routine transactions necessary to conduct the business; they serve at the organization's operational level MIS (Management Information System)
The study of information systems focusing on their use in business and management DSS (Decision Support System)Information systems at the organization's management level that combine data and sophisticated analytical models or data analysis tools to support semistructured and unstructured decision making ESS (Executive Support System) Information systems at the organizations strategic level designed to address unstructured decision making through advanced graphics and communications
Instructor
Explanation:
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Sales and marketing information systems are systems that help the firm identify customers for the organization's products and services. Such systems help to identify customer preferences, potential customers, sell the products or services, and provide support to salespeople and customers.
•
Manufacturing and production information systems are systems that provide information for planning, product development, production or service scheduling, and controlling the flow of products and services.
•
Finance and accounting information systems keep track of an organization's financial assets and fund flows.
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Human resources information systems maintain employee records, track employee skills, job performance, training, employee compensation including pensions and benefits, legal and regulatory requirements, and career development. Points 35 of 35
Received:
Comments: You misunderstood the question a little bit. Yes, all the systems are defined from constituency perspective; however they can exist for every business
functional