A well-designed AIS can improve the decision-making function within the organization.Which statement below would describe a limitation,rather than a benefit,of an efficient AIS?
A) An AIS reduces uncertainty, and therefore accounting information can provide a basis for choosing among alternative courses of action.
B) An AIS identifies situations requiring management action.
C) An AIS provides to its users an abundance of information without any filtering or condensing of such information.
D) An AIS provides information about the results of previous decisions which provides decision makers with feedback that can be used in future decision making.

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The statement describes a limitation of an efficient AIS, as providing too much information without any filtering or condensing can overwhelm decision makers and lead to analysis paralysis, causing a delay in decision making. The other statements describe benefits of an AIS.

A Well-Designed AIS Can Improve the Decision-Making Function Within the Organization.Which