Managers' perception regarding information systems that provide decision making support: a case study in an organizational unit of a petroleum derivatives company

• Main Authors: Fabiano Raldi, Carlos Francisco Simões Gomes
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Essentia Editora IFFluminense 2016-07-01
• Series: Vértices
• Subjects: Sistemas de Informação. Tomada de decisão. Percepção dos gestores. Tecnologia da Informação. Apoio às decisões.
• Online Access: http://www.essentiaeditora.iff.edu.br/index.php/vertices/article/view/5633

In a globalization scenario, uncertainty and high competitive edge between the companies, every manager needs to make decisions that bring competitive advantage to his/her organization. These decisions are increasingly complex, which demands more rapid and precise information to allow efficient decision-making. It is in this scenario that Information Systems (IS) have gained importance in the decision-making process. Yet, many of these IS may not be adequate to the manager’s needs. This study aims to identify the perception of the managers of an Organizational Unit at an oil and derivatives company about the support given by ISs regarding their decision making. To obtain the expected results, a questionnaire based on the critical factors involved in IS quality and directed to the managers of the Organizational Unit. Results of this study will enable professionals responsible for developing ISs, as well as managers and those working with these systems to identify strengths and weaknesses of existing systems.