What Is a Management Information System

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is a management information system?

• 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
• E) a repository of information resources related to the collection of data

Gain insight into the Gestalt principles of perception and how they influence our understanding of visual scenes.

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Definitions:

Order Receipt Time

The time that elapses from when an order is placed to when it is received.

Customer Response Time

The duration it takes for a company to address and resolve a customer's inquiry or complaint.

Completed Order

A customer request that has been fully processed, manufactured, or serviced and is ready for delivery.

Activity-Based Management

A management approach focusing on managing activities as a way to improve the quality and reduce the costs of goods produced or services provided.