DSS and EIS Dr. Rosen runs a large dental conglomerate-Teeth Doctors-that staffs more than 700 dentists in six states.

Dr. Rosen is interested in purchasing a competitor called Dentix that has 150 dentists in three additional states.

Before deciding whether to purchase Dentix, Dr. Rosen must consider several issues:

The cost of purchasing Dentix.

The location of the Dentix offices.

The current number of customers per dentist, per office, and per state.

The merger between the two companies.

The professional reputation of Dentix.

Other competitors.

Explain how Dr. Rosen and Teeth Doctors can benefit from the use of information systems to make an accurate business decision in regard to the potential purchase of Dentix.