A manufacturer and retailer of kitchens introduces an enterprise resource planning system.
Which of the following is NOT likely to be a potential benefit of introducing this system?
A. Schedules of labour are prepared for manufacturing
B. Inventory records are updated automatically
C. Sales are recorded into the financial ledgers
D. Critical strategic information can be summarised
Different types of information systems provide the information which organisations need for strategic planning, management and operational control.
Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Management information systems (MIS) summarise internal data into periodic reports
(2) Transaction processing systems (TPS) facilitate the immediate processing of data
(3) Executive information systems (EIS) utilise dashboard facilities and interactive graphics
(4) Enterprise resource planning systems (ERPS) can be set up with extranet links to suppliers and customers
A. (1), (2) and (3) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (4) only
D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)