Chapter 20: Information Technology and E-Business

One of your supervisors gives you a report that analyzes the latest production counts. This supervisor is giving you:
1. data.
2. timely updates.
3. information.
4. work that the supervisor should be doing.
Which of the following systems typically support the strategic decision-making needs of mid-level and top management?
1. Management information
2. Geographic information
3. Expert
4. Operations information
Frank is a production manager at a local potato chip company. He needs data on the anticipated number of orders and the current inventory. He is using a computer-based information system to help him make production decisions. What type of system is he using?
1. A transaction processing system
2. An executive information system
3. A production information system
4. A management information system
Which of the following is an interactive computer-based system that uses decision models and specialized databases to support organization decision makers?
1. Expert system
2. Office automation system
3. Decision support system
4. Transaction processing system
Which of these is a Web log that allows individuals to post opinions and ideas?
1. Blog
2. P2P
3. Social network
4. Wiki