Motivating the organization-executive information systems

Abstract

Innovative organizations have recently been developing executive information systems (EISs) which automatically extract predetermined relevant data out of the business' 'stovepiped' departmental computers and combine them into an integrated view of the organization. Creative and graphical values of this integrated information are then presented to managers in formats they help design. These formats reduce the time executives require to grasp the current status of performance relative to organizational goals. EIS application generation tool software is designed to allow quick reaction (minutes or hours) by EIS staff to requests from executives for new data views.<>