How Does a DSS Typically Differ from an EIS

question 27

Multiple Choice

How does a DSS typically differ from an EIS?

• A)EIS requires data from external sources to support unstructured decisions where a DSS typically use internal sources to support semistructured decisions.
• B)DSS typically use external sources and EIS use internal sources to support decisions.
• C)A DSS never use external sources.
• D)EIS always use internal sources to support structured decisions.

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Definitions:

Salaries Expense

The total amount paid to employees for work performed during a specific period, reflected as an expense on the income statement.

Salaries Payable

A liability account that represents the amounts owed to employees for work performed but not yet paid.

Cash Amount

The total amount of money, in cash form, that is available or in consideration in a transaction.

Direct Method

A way of reporting cash flows from operating activities in the cash flow statement by listing major classes of gross cash receipts and payments.