M I S

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.

Management

Information Systems