Which of the following statements best describes a desirable characteristic of a good management information system?
A) Data should be sorted and labeled within 2 weeks.
B) For accurate interpretation, data should reflect a health bias.
C) Information gathering should be comprehensive and cost-effective.
D) The management information system operating system should be Windows-based.

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Ten criteria or desirable characteristics for a good management information system are the following: (1) informative, (2) relevant, (3) sensitive, (4) unbiased, (5) comprehensive, (6) timely, (7) action-oriented, (8) uniform, (9) performance-targeted, and (10) cost-effective (Austin, 1979).

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Desirable Characteristic