| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Executive information system | An Executive Information System (EIS) is a computer-based system intended to facilitate and support the information and decision making needs of senior executives by providing easy access to both internal and external information relevant to meeting the strategic goals of the organization. It is commonly considered as a specialized form of Decision Support System (DSS). (references) | ||
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| Executive Information System (EIS) | Business | A software tool used to access reports and data in the Census 2000 Management Information System. The EIS is used to report to the Department of Commerce on decennial issues, the schedule, and the cost framework. The Department of Commerce's EIS is an Intranet application providing information from the Management Information System. See Cost and Progress, Management Information System, and Master Activity Schedule. (references) | |
| Executive Information System (EIS) | Housing | Systems designed for senior management. Typically these systems feature drill-down analysis and trend analysis capabilities and are highly graphical. A strategic decision support application that employs and easy-to-use interface, graphical displays. Used principally for tracking, communication, and control. Glossary of Terms, James Martin & Company. (references) | |
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