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    Question

    Which component of a Management Information System (MIS)

    focuses on long-term strategic planning?                
    A Operational support system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Decision support system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Executive support system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Transaction processing system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Information retrieval system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    An Executive Support System (ESS) in an MIS is designed to assist senior executives in making long-term strategic decisions. It presents data in a user-friendly format, often with dashboards and data visualization, to facilitate planning and forecasting. a) Operational support systems focus on day-to-day operations. b) Decision support systems provide analytical tools for decision-making but are less focused on long-term strategy. d) Transaction processing systems handle routine transactions. e) Information retrieval systems focus on accessing and retrieving stored data rather than planning.

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