An Executive Support System Is

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Multiple Choice

An executive support system is

• A) an information processing application for routine business activities involving well-defined processing steps.
• B) a system that supports an organization's managers by providing daily reports,schedules,plans,and budgets that can be used for making decisions.
• C) a system of hardware and software that imitates human behaviour.
• D) a quick-reference,easy-access application of information systems specifically designed for instant access by upper-level managers.
• E) an interactive system that locates and presents information needed to support the decision-making process.

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