Executive Information System (EIS)

What is the primary purpose of an Executive Information System (EIS)?

• To assist in operational decision-making

• To support strategic decision-making

• To manage day-to-day transactions

• • To handle customer queries

Which of the following is a key feature of EIS?

• Payroll processing

• Drill-down capability

• Customer service management

• Inventory tracking

Which component of EIS is responsible for integrating data from various sources within the organization?

• User Interface

• Hardware

• Software

• Telecommunications

EIS is often considered a specialized form of which system?

• • Transaction Processing System (TPS)

• Decision Support System (DSS)

• • Management Information System (MIS)

• • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system

Which feature of EIS allows executives to evaluate potential outcomes and impacts of different business scenarios?

• • Data Integration

• Trend Analysis

• • Scenario Analysis

• • Customizable Reports

What type of data visualization is commonly used in an EIS?

• • Text reports

• Spreadsheets

• Charts and graphs

• • Email summaries

Which of the following is NOT typically a challenge associated with EIS?

• • High implementation costs

• • Simplified data visualization

• • Data accuracy and quality issues

• • Resistance to change

In EIS, what does the "Drill-down capability" refer to?

• • The ability to generate reports

• • The ability to access detailed data behind high-level summaries

• • The integration of external data

• • The use of historical data for trend analysis

Which EIS component ensures the system remains accessible to executives regardless of their location?

• • User Interface

• Hardware

• Software

• Telecommunications Capability

What is a major benefit of using an EIS in an organization?

• Increased manual data processing

• Enhanced strategic planning

• • Limited data integration

• • Reduced communication among departments