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.

Recognize the role of career planning tools, such as workbooks, in identifying employees' potential.

Grasp the importance of career management and the analysis and planning it involves.

Understand the significance of organizational support in career development regarding information on mission, policies, and employee growth tools.

Identify the structure and purpose of advancement paths such as job paths within organizations.

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Definitions:

Labor Savings

A reduction in the amount of labor required or a decrease in labor costs, often as a result of improved efficiency or automation.

Useful Life

The estimated period over which an asset is expected to be used before it is fully depreciated.

Profitability Index

A ratio that compares the present value of future cash flows of a project to its initial investment, used to assess the desirability of projects.

Investment Proposals

Plans or suggestions put forward for consideration, primarily for the purpose of making investments.