Management Information System (M.I.S.) is basically concerned with processing data into information. which is then communicated to the various departments in an organization for appropriate
decision-making.
Data --> Information --> Communication --> Decisions
Data collection involves the use of Information Technology (IT) comprising computers and telecommunications networks (E-Mail, Voice Mail, Internet, telephone, etc.)
Computers are important for more quantitative, than qualitative, data collection, storage and retrieval; Special features are speed and accuracy, and storage of large amount of data.
Telecommunications provide the means for oneway or two-way communication and for the transmission of messages. A combination of IT is used: telephone, computer, processor, printer, etc. A lot of time and money are saved and the security of data and messages is ensured.
MIS provides several benefits to the business organization: the means of effective and efficient coordination between Departments; quick and reliable referencing; access to relevant data and documents; use of less labour; improvement in organizational and departmental techniques; management of day-to-day activities (as accounts, stock control, payroll, etc.); day-to-day assistance in a Department and closer contact with the rest of the world.
It is important to note that whatever IT is installed must be appropriate to the organization, and to each department (Ref. to ‘Functional Areas’).
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