Types of Information Systems

Transaction processing systems (TPS)

• Capture and record information about organization’s transactions

Management information systems (MIS)

• Take information captured by TPS
• Produce reports for planning and control

Executive information systems (EIS)

• Monitoring competitive environment and strategic planning

Decision support systems (DSS)

• Explore impact of available options or decisions (What-if scenarios)

Communication support systems

• Facilitate communication internally and with customers and suppliers

Office support systems

• Help employees create and share documents