A Management Information System Is ________

question 16

Multiple Choice

A management information system is ________.

• A) a system that supports managers by providing daily reports, schedules, plans, and budgets that can be used for making decisions
• B) an easy-access application of an information system designed for instant access by upper-level managers
• C) an information processing application for use in business activities involving well-defined processing steps
• D) an interactive system that locates and presents information needed to support the decision-making process

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Definitions:

Regulators

Entities or mechanisms that control, direct, or manage activities, functions, or systems to maintain stability or compliance.

Technological Reliability

The probability that a device or system will perform its required function under stated conditions for a specified period of time.

Human Reliability

The study and application of psychological, physiological and engineering principles to improve the reliability and safety of systems through understanding human behavior and capabilities.

Pesticide-Resistant Insects

Insects that have developed immunity or tolerance to pesticides, making chemical control methods less effective.