What does a management information system (MIS) do that an IT system would typically not do?
A) focus on pure technical knowledge
B) focus on applying IT to solve business problems
C) focus on reducing information flow among employees
D) focus on identifying management problems in IT departments
E) focus on creating custom software
B
Explanation: B) The goal of management information systems is to apply information technology to solve business and economic problems. MIS professionals bridge the gap between purely technical knowledge and how that knowledge can be used to impact a business.
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