There are many different kinds of systems that a business uses on a daily basis. We have business information systems, which is simply any kind of software that a business uses. Instead of trying to memorize every single kind of system and what it means, think about them in terms of two major categories.

First, we have decision-making systems. These provide valuable information to executives to help them make decisions about the future of the company. Second, we have transaction-processing systems. These help a company complete a process more efficiently, saving time and money. 

Study Tip: Decision-making systems provide information to executives to help themmake decisions. Transaction-processing systems help a company complete a process more efficiently.