Management Information Systems

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.