TYPES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Transaction Processing
System (TPS)
A computerized system that
performs and records daily
routine transactions
necessary to the conduct of
the business
TPSs are information
systems that process data
resulting from the
occurrence of business
transactions.
Eg : payroll system;
production instructions
Management information system (MIS)
It„ provides information for managing an
organization
Extract and summarize data from TPSs
Allow managers to monitor & direct the
organization
Provide accurate feedback
Provide pre-specified reports on a scheduled
basis
Eg : all periodic reports, exception reports,
demand reports
Decision support system (DSS)

It is an interactive information system that provides information, models, and data

manipulation tools to help make decisions in semi-structured and unstructured situations „

Decision support systems can be either fully computerized, human-powered or a

combination of both.

DSS attempts to combine the use of models or analytic techniques with traditional data
access and retrieval functions;

DSS emphasizes flexibility and adaptability to accommodate changes in

the environment and the decision making approach of the user.

DSSs include knowledge based systems.

A properly designed DSS is an interactive software-based system intended to help

decision makers compile useful information from a combination of raw data,
documents, and personal knowledge, or business models to identify and solve
problems and make decisions.
A typical DSS
Executive information system (EIS/ESS)

It is a type of management information system that facilitates and supports senior

executive information and decision-making needs.

It provides easy access to internal and external information relevant to organizational goals.

It is commonly considered a specialized form of  DSS

EIS emphasizes graphical displays and easy-to-use user interfaces

They offer strong reporting and drill-down capabilities. In general, EIS are enterprise-wide

DSS that help top-level executives analyze, compare, and highlight trends in important 
variables so that they can monitor performance and identify opportunities and problems.

EIS and data warehousing technologies are converging in the marketplace.

In recent years, the term EIS has lost popularity in favor of business intelligence 
(with the sub areas of reporting, analytics, and digital dashboards).