Functional Business Systems Some Information Systems are cross-functional –Example: A TPS can affect several different business areas: Accounting, Human Resources, Production, etc. Some Information Systems concentrate on one particular business area (Accounting for example). However, to meet all the goals and needs of a business area, the Information System may not fit into one of the 6 general categories.

Functional Business Areas

Functional Business Systems A complete accounting system may have some of the characteristics of an –MIS, –TPS, and –DSS. A complete marketing system may combine an –MIS, –ECS, –TPS, and –DSS

Example: Marketing System TPS DSS ECS MIS

Types of Information System vs. Functional Business Areas PCSTPSECSMISDSSEIS Accounting Finance HR Marketing Production