The principal difference between an executive information system (EIS) and a decision support system (DSS) is that an EIS:
A) suggests to the user the best choice from among alternative courses of action whereas the DSS merely provides information that could assist in making the decision
B) is primarily about collecting and presenting information without doing additional processing or calculations
C) uses both external and internal data whereas a DSS does not
D) employs decision models whereas a DSS does not

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The principal difference between an executive information system (EIS) and a decision support system (DSS) is that an EIS is primarily about collecting and presenting information without doing additional processing or calculations, whereas a DSS provides information and supports decision-making through analysis and modeling. Option A is incorrect because both EIS and DSS can suggest the best choice from among alternative courses of action. Option C is incorrect because a DSS can also use both external and internal data. Option D is incorrect because both EIS and DSS can employ decision models.

The Principal Difference Between an Executive Information System (EIS) and a Decision