MIS PREFINAL

What is a Tactical Information System?

A type of information system that supports management decision-making by providing reports such as summary reports, exception reports, and ad hoc reports.

What do Tactical Accounting and Financial Information Systems allow managers to do?

Track and compare actual revenues and expenses to produce estimates for expected revenues and expenses.

Name one application of Tactical Accounting and Financial Information Systems.

Cash Management System, Capital Budgeting System, or Investment Management System.

What does a Cash Management System produce?

Cash flow reports showing estimated incoming and outgoing cash for a specific timeframe.

What is the purpose of a Tactical Marketing Information System?

To generate reports and create expected and unexpected output like comparative and descriptive information.

What does the Sales Management System in Tactical Marketing Information Systems assess?

The productivity of a sales force and profitability of certain locations.

What type of information does the Competitive Tracking System provide?

It monitors market volatility and competitors' activities to satisfy customer needs.

What is a Strategic Level Information System designed to do?

Support the overall goals and directions of an organization.

What activities does a Strategic Marketing Information System handle?

Market segmentation, planning of products to meet demands, and forecasting sales.

What type of forecasts does a Sales Forecasting System create?

Forecasts for industry sales, product/service sales, and market segments.

What is the focus of a Strategic Production Information System?

Support production decisions such as the design and layout of production facilities.

How does a Site Planning and Selection System gather information?

It relies on internal and external sources of information.

What is the role of a Tactical Human Resource Information System?

Support HR managers in managing the organization's workforce acquisition, allocation, and maintenance.

What function do Recruiting Systems serve?

Provide a pool of qualified applicants to fill vacant positions.

What do Compensation and Benefit Systems help HR managers create?

Compensation and benefit plans for employees.

What is the purpose of Strategic Human Resource Information Systems?

Manage the organization's entire workforce.

How do Workforce Planning Systems facilitate HR planning?

They use relevant data for strategic long-term workforce planning and management.

What do Labor Negotiation Systems assist with?

Creating negotiating terms between the organization and labor unions using data from various sources.