Q. Why is it essential to consider the history of decision support systems in understanding the failure of IT to provide strategic information in the past?

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Q. What was the earliest stage in the attempts by companies to provide strategic information for decision making?

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Q. What was the purpose of "Special Extract Programs" in the evolution of providing strategic information?

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Q. What was the key characteristic of "Information Centers" created by some major corporations in the early 1970s?

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Q. What was the main criteria for "Executive Information Systems"?

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Q. What limitation of "Executive Information Systems" contributed to their short lifespan in many companies?

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Q. Why is IT often unable to respond to numerous ad hoc requests in a timely fashion?

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Q. How do users sometimes adapt when they find themselves in a cycle of requesting more reports?

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Q. What is one of the challenges regarding the information environment suited for strategic decision making?

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Q. What is the fundamental reason for the inability to provide strategic information from operational systems?

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Q. What type of systems are operational systems primarily?

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Q. How do decision-support systems differ from operational systems in their role within a company?

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Q. What is the primary purpose of decision-support systems?

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Q. What is the consequence of continuing to dip into operational systems for strategic information in the face of fiercer competition and more complex businesses?

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Q. What are some of the key differences between operational systems and informational systems?

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Q. What is the primary purpose of the new system environment designed for strategic information?

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Q. What are some of the desirable features of the new type of system environment?

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Q. What is the name of the new system environment that serves as the source of strategic information for enterprises?

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Q. How is data transferred from operational systems to the data warehouse?

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Q. What is the primary role of the data warehouse in the enterprise?

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