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AIt stores no data of its own at any point
BIt runs only on a mainframe computer
CIt is used exclusively by junior employees
DIt is customized for an individual executive
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It is customized for an individual executive
1. An executive information system is similar to a decision support system.
2. The difference is that it is customized for an individual executive.
3. It provides specific information for strategic decisions.
4. An example is a set of spreadsheets comparing the company with its principal competitors, plus graphs of economic and industry trends.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 13 "Using Technology to Manage Information", section 13.3 Executive Information Systems_
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