Table of Contents
- 1 What are the different types of information based on hierarchy?
- 2 What is hierarchy in a MIS?
- 3 Which level typically requires data that supports long term strategic planning?
- 4 What are the different levels of systems in a typical organization?
- 5 What is the purpose of classification of Information Systems?
What are the different types of information based on hierarchy?
There are 6 important components of an information system: people, procedures, software, hardware, networks and data. There are several different versions of information system hierarchy model. There is not an exact answer of how many kinds of information systems are there. It depends on your classification.
What is hierarchy in a MIS?
Hierarchy is the process of ensuring that specific tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently. Management control is the process by which managers ensure that the resources are obtained and used effectively and efficiently to achieve the organizational goals.
Which level typically requires data that supports long term strategic planning?
Strategic planning affects the company’s growth and survival as well as long term IT plans. Top managers focus on the business enterprise. Top Managers require strategic information that helps them to take long term decisions.
What are the different types of Information Systems?
Types of Information System: TPS, DSS & Pyramid Diagram. A typical organization is divided into operational, middle, and upper level. The information requirements for users at each level differ. Towards that end, there are number of information systems that support each level in an organization.
What is the four level pyramid model of Information Systems?
A four level pyramid model of different types of Information Systems based on the different levels of hierarchy in an organization. The first level represents transaction processing systems for workers. The second level represents management information systems for middle managers.
What are the different levels of systems in a typical organization?
A typical organization has operational-, management-, and strategic-level systems for each functional area. For example, the sales function generally has a sales system on the operational level to record daily sales figures and to process orders.
What is the purpose of classification of Information Systems?
The classification of information systems into different types is a useful technique for designing systems and discussing their application; it not however a fixed definition governed by some natural law.