1. Executive Information System
An executive information system (EIS), also known as an executive
support system (ESS), 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 decision support
system (DSS).
2. Features of EIS:
A computer-based system that serves the information needs of top executives.
Provides rapid access to timely information and direct access to management
reports.
Very user-friendly, supported by graphics.
Provides exceptions reporting and "drill-down" capabilities.
Easily connected to the Internet .
Drill down- to determine how certain data was produced and allows an
executive to get more detailed information if needed.
3. Purpose of an EIS:
Gives managers access to the data
Promotes managerial learning
Provides timely information
Looking at the data leads to questions
Identifies trends
Measures performance
