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IT3 8: MIS
MIS
Term | Definition |
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Definition of MIS | Management Information Systems are organised collections of people, procedures and resources designed to support the decisions of Managers |
5 Features of an Effective MIS | Include Data That Is Relevant And Accurate; Give Information When Required; Be Accessible To Wide Range Of Users; Present Data In The Most Appropriate Format; Be Flexible |
7 Features of a Good MIS (a) | Accuracy Of The Data ; Flexibility Of Data Analysis; Providing Data In An Appropriate Form; Accessible To A Wide Range of Users And Support A Wide Range Of Skills And Knowledge. |
7 Factors leading to a Poor MIS (a) | Complexity of The System; Inadequate Initial Analysis; Lack Of Management Involvement In Initial Design; Inappropriate Hardware And Software; Lack Of Management Knowledge about Computer Systems And Their Capabilities; |
Understand | Questions tend to focus on difference between good/effective MIS and poor MIS |
7 Features of a Good MIS (b) | Improve Interpersonal Communications Amongst Management And Employees; Allow Individual Project Planning; Avoid Information Overload |
7 Factors leading to a Poor MIS (b) | Poor Communications Between Professionals; Lack Of Professional Standards |