A characteristic of an MIS is: A. user-oriented information B. restrictions on the system’s size to inhibit future growth C. priority for data handling over the output of decision-oriented information D. All of the above E. None of the above

user-oriented information
restrictions on the system's size to inhibit future growth
priority for data handling over the output of decision-oriented information
All of the above E. None of the above

The correct answer is: A. user-oriented information

An MIS is a management information system that provides information to managers to help them make decisions. It is designed to be user-oriented, meaning that it should be easy for managers to use and understand. The information that an MIS provides should be relevant to the manager’s decision-making needs, and it should be presented in a way that is easy to understand.

Option B is incorrect because an MIS should not have restrictions on its size. In fact, an MIS should be able to grow and expand as the organization grows and expands.

Option C is incorrect because an MIS should not prioritize data handling over the output of decision-oriented information. The goal of an MIS is to provide managers with the information they need to make decisions, not to simply handle data.

Option D is incorrect because only option A is correct.

Option E is incorrect because option A is correct.