Information timeliness
It is the extent to which the receipt of information allows decisions to be made and action to be taken so the organization can gain some benefit from possessing the information.
MDSS - MANAGEMENT DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM
A MDSS is an interdependent set of computer-oriented decision aids that help managers make non-programmed decisions.
Intranet
It is an internal corporate communication network that uses the structure and standards of the Internet to allow employees of a single firm to communicate and share information with each other electronically.
Extranet
It is a program that expands an Intranet to allow organizational outsiders to perform such activities such as placing orders and checking on the status of their orders.