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MIS Chapter 6 and 7 quiz reviewCompare and contrast structured, semi structured, and unstructured decisions. - correct answer Structured: straight forward, routine (most common) (a number in the system that tells you how many buns to order) Semi Structured: not as straight forward, you have to think through more things before making a decision (has a little bit of management in it that takes other factors into consideration) Unstructured: must think, reason, and get data from outside sources to make a reasonable decision. Strategic planning is required. Involve the most thinking Explain the relationship between decision type (structured, semi structured, unstructured) and managerial activity (strategic planning, managerial control, operational control). - correct answer Operational controls tends to be structured decisions such as Transactional Processing Systems. TPS can make decisions using predetermined rules and process so human intervention is rarely needed.Managerial decisions are usually semistructured. These decisions are primarily supported through systems that allow flexible information retrieval. Human judgment is needed in conjunction with predefined reports and information gathered to anticipate some needs.Strategic Planning often involves unstructured decisions. Info needed for strategic planning is hard to anticipate and can vary from simple pre built reports to future projections. Ex: Sales projections of new product for next 2 years. Name and briefly describe the phases of Simon's model of decision making. - correct answer Intelligence, design, choice, implementation The Intelligence Phase involves identifying, analyzing, and predicting conditions that will require change. The Design Phase involved drafting/developing options to bring about change and achieve goals. In the choice phase the most ideal alternative/change is identified and selected. For each phase of Simon's model of decision making, give an example of an information system that supports the phase. - correct answer Intelligence: Data Analysis or marketing manager identifies competitors exiting market with strong and constant demand. Design: Data Analysis; Identify options to respond