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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION & CONTROL SYSTEM
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CONCEPT OF MIS :
Initial Concept was to process data & present it in the
form of reports at regular intervals.
Concept was modified with distinction made between
Data & Information.
Concept is similar to Raw Material (Input) & Finished
Product (Output) System Concept of MIS.
Another Concept is : Data is one but can be viewed by
different people in different ways.
Concept of Database & The MIS based on the Database
is more effective.
Gradually the concept of End User Computing using
Multiple Database emerged this give Decentralisation of
MIS System.
Analysis of Data relies on many academic discipline. This includes : Operation Research / Management Accounting / Human Behaviour / Psychology etc.making MIS more meaningful .
The academic disciplines are used in designing the MIS.
The Foundation of MIS is the Principles of Management & its Practice.
The concept therefore is a blend of Principles, Theories & Practices of the Management, Information & Systems.
DEFINITION OF MIS :
MIS can be defined as a system that
Provides information to Support Managerial Functions like Planning, Organising, Directing, Controlling etc.
Collects information in a systematic & routine manner which is in accordance with a well defined set rules.
Includes Files, Hardware, Software & Operation Research Models & Process, Storing, Retrieving & Transmitting information to users.
MIS has more than one definition :
A system which provides information support to the organisation.
MIS & THE USER :
Every person in the organisation is user of MIS &
different category of users have different information
needs.
Each level of user has a specific task or role &
corresponding informations need.
Example : Need of information of a Clerk, Executive,
Manager (Operational, Middle or Top Level).
It is observed that at lower level, MIS gives a sense of
insecurity. MIS takes away the drudgery of repetitive
search, collection, preparing statements & submitting to
higher level.