Exam 12: Supporting Decisions and Processes

Most executive information systems include a _____, which integrates information from multiple sources and presents it in a unified, understandable format, often as charts and graphs.

In the context of the roles in the decision support system (DSS)environment, which of the following questions does a managerial designer address?

Decision support systems (DSS)are focused on efficiency rather than effectiveness.

Briefly describe the choice phase of the decision-making process.

_____ is a collection of applications that supports decision makers by providing access to a shared environment and information.

In a decision support system (DSS), decisions about the type of file structure to be used are taken by the _____ designer.

Describe the tasks and data management operations performed by a geographic information system (GIS).

Another commonly used name for collaborative computing is _____ computing.

Management support systems have a somewhat different purpose than other information systems.

What analysis feature of a decision support system (DSS)pinpoints the region that generated the highest total sales?

Unstructured decisions are often used in _____.

_____ decisions are vaguely defined by standard operating procedures but include a structured aspect that benefits from information retrieval, analytical models, and information systems technology.

What is the function of a digital dashboard?

In a management support system, executives rarely tolerate ____.

Which geographic object of a geographic information system (GIS)is most likely used to show a particular zip code or a large tourist attraction?

Which system performs tasks similar to a database management system (DBMS)?

A(n)_____ system uses spatial and nonspatial data and specialized techniques for storing coordinates of networks of lines (roads, rivers, streets)and reporting zones (zip codes, cities, counties, states).

A(n)_____ is an interactive information system consisting of hardware, software, data, and models (mathematical and statistical)designed to assist strategy makers in an organization.

Information technologies are a major support tool for making unstructured decisions.

Criteria are goals and objectives that decision makers establish to achieve certain performance levels.