Exam 12: Management Support Systems

Unstructured decisions are often used in computer configuration.

Identify a true statement about unstructured decisions.

Executive information systems (EISs)are used in spotting trends.

In a decision support system (DSS)environment,a _________ is responsible for supplying information on what a model does,what data inputs it accepts,how the model's output should be interpreted,and what assumptions go into creating and using the model.

_________ is the software that helps a team of decision makers work with the same application,regardless of their locations.

A group support system (GSS),with the help of a(n)_____,enhances decision making by providing a clear focus for group discussion and focusing attention on critical issues.

Describe the importance of keeping a consistent look and feel for a management support system (MSS).

Which of the following is an advantage of a group support system (GSS)?

The _________ feature of a decision support system (DSS)monitors the performance of variables that are outside a defined range.

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

Describe an advantage and a disadvantage of a Web-based group support system (GSS).

List the eight important characteristics of an executive information system (EIS).

Semistructured and unstructured decisions are challenging because they _____.

_____ decisions include a structured aspect that benefits from information retrieval,analytical models,and information systems technology.

Identify a characteristic of electronic meeting systems.

Which of the following is an important factor in designing a management support system?

_____ are programs that carry out repetitive tasks and can be programmed to make decisions based on specified conditions.

A(n)_________ captures,stores,processes,and displays information in a topographical context,such as showing the location of all streetlights on a map.

Resolving conflicts between two divisions is a type of _____ decision at the tactical management level.

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