⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: E. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. ⚫ UK. ⚫ England. ⬤ London. ↂ EndNote. ☗ MDX. MDX: PhD. ↂ Blogger. RSK666-0000041. RSK666-0000042. RSK666-0000049. RSK666-0000104. Executive information system. Management support systems An executive information system (EIS), also known as an executive support system (ESS),[1] is a type of management support 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] History[edit] Traditionally, executive information systems were mainframe computer-based programs. The purpose was to package a company's data and to provide sales performance or market research statistics for decision makers, such as, marketing directors, chief executive officer, who were not necessarily well acquainted with computers.
The objective was to develop computer applications that highlighted information to satisfy senior executives' needs. Today, the application of EIS is not only in typical corporate hierarchies, but also at lower corporate levels. Hardware[edit]