• interface must be user-friendly

• interface must incorporate sophisticated use of graphic user interface

• interface should incorporate alternative input/output devices such as mouse, touch pads, touch screens, etc.

• system must be accessible from a variety of machines in a variety of locations
should be intuitive

• interface should be tailored to management style of individual executives

• interface should contain help menus for functions of the system

• interface should contain content-sensitive help menus