transaction processing

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A three-layered pyramid diagram showing the structure of organizational information systems: the base layer is operational support (supply chain management, customer relationship management, transaction processing systems), the middle layer is support of knowledge work (professional support systems, collaboration systems, knowledge management systems), and the top layer is management support (management reporting systems, decision support systems, executive information systems).

transaction processing

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Operational support and enterprise systems
Transaction processing systems support the operations through which products are designed, marketed, produced, and delivered. In larger organizations, transaction processing is frequently accomplished with large integrated systems known as enterprise systems. In this case, the information systems that support various functional units—sales and marketing, production,…
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Transaction processing systems support the operations through which products are designed, marketed, produced, and delivered. In larger organizations, transaction processing is frequently accomplished with large integrated systems known as enterprise systems. In this case, the information systems that support various functional units—sales and marketing, production,…
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