ACCA PM · Chapter 1 · Question 5 of 9
The board of a hotel group wants a system that presents summarised key performance data on a dashboard, with the ability to drill down into the detail behind any figure. Which type of information system best meets this need?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) An executive information system
Explanation
An executive information system (EIS) provides senior managers with summarised internal and external information, typically via dashboards, with drill-down to underlying detail. A transaction processing system records routine transactions, office automation supports clerical tasks, and an expert system applies coded expertise to give advice on specific problems.
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