ACCA BT · Chapter 6 · Question 11 of 11
Which type of information system is designed to provide senior managers with summarised, high-level information from internal and external sources, often through a dashboard with the ability to 'drill down'?
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Correct answer: B) An executive information system
Explanation
An executive information system (EIS) supports strategic-level managers by presenting summarised internal and external data, typically graphically, with drill-down to more detail. Transaction processing systems record routine transactions, office automation supports clerical tasks, and routine MIS reports serve middle and operational managers.
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