A Transaction Processing System (TPS) Is the Basic Business System

question 4

Multiple Choice

A transaction processing system (TPS) is the basic business system that assists operational level analysts when making structured decisions. Which of the items below is not an example of a TPS?

• A) Target's internal company payroll system
• B) Comfort Dental patient diagnosis system
• C) First Bank's overall accounting system
• D) Stewart Sport's order entry system

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Definitions:

Communication Process

The sequence of steps through which information is transmitted and received, involving a sender, message, medium, receiver, and feedback mechanism.

Negative Information

Information that depicts an adverse situation or highlights disadvantages, potentially influencing decisions or perceptions negatively.

Media Richness

The degree to which a communication medium is effective in conveying complex messages clearly and quickly.

Communication Methods

The ways in which information is conveyed within and outside an organization, including verbal, non-verbal, written, and digital forms.