Types of Information Systemsand Systems Development
Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
Automate handling of data about business activities (transactions)
Process orientation
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Converts raw data from transaction processing system into meaningful form
Data orientation
Decision Support Systems (DSS)
Designed to help decision makers
Provides interactive environment for decision making
Involves data warehouses, executive information systems (EIS)
Database, model base, user dialogue