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2.2.10 Software Issues
In
the
early
days
of
EIS,
some
system
failed
because
the
software
used
was inadequate for building and maintaining a system or providing s
system that
was easy to use. Today it is less likely that an EIS will fail because of a poor
software choice.
A
good
EIS
can
be
built
by
using
several
alternatives.
Almost
all
are
general purpose software. Whether it’s a spreadsheet, databases or report
generators,
provide
a
graphical,
EIS
like
front-end
(Watson,
Houdeshel
&
Rainer, JR, 1997 p.147).
Wide variety of software that can be used in building an EIS
figure 2. 3 Wide Variety of Software that can
be used in building
EIS, Watson,
Houdeshel & Rainer,
JR, R 1997, p.148
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