Which of the following is a function of an AIS? a. reducing the need to identify a
Question:
Which of the following is a function of an AIS?
a. reducing the need to identify a strategy and strategic position [Incorrect. An AIS does not reduce the need to identify a strategy. It provides information to executives for the purpose of making strategic decisions.]
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b. transforming data into useful information [Correct. This is one of the primary functions of an AIS.]
c. allocating organizational resources [Incorrect. Decision makers allocate resources, and the purpose of the AIS is to provide information to the decision makers so that they can make the allocation.]
d. automating all decision making [Incorrect. The AIS provides information to decision makers; it is not designed to automate all decision making.]
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Accounting Information Systems
ISBN: 9781292220086
14th Global Edition
Authors: Marshall B. Romney, Paul John Steinbart