Management information systems (MIS) ?

Correct answer: D. use the transaction data to produce information needed by managers to run the business

  • A. create and share documents that support day-today office activities
  • B. process business transactions (e.g., time cards, payments, orders, etc.)
  • C. capture and reproduce the knowledge of an expert problem solver
  • D. use the transaction data to produce information needed by managers to run the business

Explanation

MIS uses transaction data as input and converts it into reports and information for managerial planning, control, and decision-making. The other choices describe office automation, transaction-processing, and expert systems respectively.

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