MIS Typically Produce

question 33

Multiple Choice

MIS typically produce:

• A)new ways of looking at data that emphasize change,flexibility,and rapid response.
• B)fixed,regularly scheduled reports based on data extracted from the organization's TPS.
• C)solutions to semi-structured problems appropriate for middle management decision making.
• D)assumptions,responses to ad-hoc queries,and graphic representations of existing data.
• E)scorecards of overall firm performance along predefined key indicators.

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Definitions:

Anomie

A societal condition marked by a breakdown of social norms leading to a state of normlessness, where individuals feel disconnected from the collective conscience.

Normlessness

A state or condition where social norms are absent, weak, or conflicting, leading to social instability and alienation.

Modern Life

Describes the lifestyle and societal conditions that are characteristic of the contemporary era, often associated with technology, urban living, and fast-paced changes.

Opiate of the Masses

A metaphor for something that dulls awareness and leads to passive acceptance, originally describing religion's effect on society and its divisions.