30-08-2017, 03:36 PM
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 the organization's goals. It is commonly considered a specialized form of decision support system (DSS).
EIS emphasizes graphical displays and easy-to-use user interfaces. They provide robust reporting capabilities and exploration capabilities. In general, EISs are company-wide DSSs that help senior executives analyze, compare, and highlight trends in key variables so they can monitor performance and identify opportunities and problems. EIS and data warehousing technologies are converging on the market. In recent years, the term EIS has lost popularity in favor of business intelligence (with sub-areas of reporting, analysis and digital panels).
EIS emphasizes graphical displays and easy-to-use user interfaces. They provide robust reporting capabilities and exploration capabilities. In general, EISs are company-wide DSSs that help senior executives analyze, compare, and highlight trends in key variables so they can monitor performance and identify opportunities and problems. EIS and data warehousing technologies are converging on the market. In recent years, the term EIS has lost popularity in favor of business intelligence (with sub-areas of reporting, analysis and digital panels).