THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TPS, DSS & EIS.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TPS , DSS AND ESS

DIFFERENCES	TRANSACTION PROCESSING SYSTEM(TPS)	DECISION  SUPPORT SYSTEM(DSS)	EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM
DEFINITION	An information system that captures and processes data from day-to-day business activities	An information system that helps middle level managers analyze information and make tactical decisions	An information system that helps top level managers analyze information and make strategic decisions
PURPOSE	-To process transaction faster -To reduce clerical costs	-To help middle level managers analyze information and make tactical decisions -Produce reports are in the form of charts or diagram	-To help top level managers analyze information and make strategic decision -Produce reports in highly summarized form such as charts and tables that show trends,ratios and statistics
USER	Used by non-management employees	Used by middle management to compile information from a wide range of data sources to solve problems  and make decisions	Used by top level  managers such as CEO,COO,Vice President and President
EXAMPLE	Airline reservation system	Loan analysis system	Analysis tool used to analyze a company’s financial trends