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Use Of Management Information System In Functional Area
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Management Information System (MIS)
Interrelated components that collect, process, store and disseminate information to support decision making and Problem Solving
Information that rely on computer hardware and software for processing and disseminating information
Functions of an Information System
Input – the collection of raw data for processing information system
Processing – the conversion of data into information for more meaningful
Output – the distribution of processed information
Feedback – output that is returned to help evaluate or correct input
Differences between Data and Information
Data consists of facts and figures that are relatively meaningless to user. E.g. the number of hours worked for each employee in the company
Information is processed data that are more meaningfully. E.g. the hours works for each employee multiplied by the hourly rate, the out put information is the gross earning
Skills required in MIS
Computer literacy
understanding of computer terminology
a recognition of the strength and weakness of the computer
an ability to use the computer
Information literacy
Understanding how to use information at each step of problem solving process
Understanding where information can be obtained
Understanding how to share information with other
Computer-based information Subsystem
Electronic data processing (EDP) – produces some information as by product of the accounting process called Accounting Information System (AIS)
Management information system (MIS) – the computer application should be implemented for the primary purpose of producing management information.
Decision support system (DDS) – an information producing system aimed at a particular problem that a manager must solve and decision.
Office automation (OA) – facilities of computer and communication that increase productivities for manager and office worker in conducting their activities
Expert System (ES) – computer application that can be used by managers in problem solving and decision making