MIS
(MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM)
One of the five major computer-based information system (CBIS) subsystem.
Purpose:
To meet the general information need of all the managers in the firm or some organizational sub-unit of the firm.
Definition:
Computer-based system that makes information available to users with similar needs. The users usually composed a formal organizational entry-the firm or a subsidiary sub-unit. The information describes the firm, or one of its major systems in terms of what has happened in the past, what is happening now, and what is likely to happen in the future. The information is made available in the form of periodic report, special report and output of mathematical simulations. The information output is used by both managers and non-managers when they make decisions to solve the firm’s problems.
SCOPE:
4. Decision Support System (DSS).
6. Computerized processes that enable the department to run efficiently.
Three Main Features of a Computer System
1. Speed 2. Reliability 3. Security
Information – the backbone of healthy and efficient business management. An information system allows the collection and processing of data to produce useful information for designated users at each level of management.
Five Main Functions of a Manager
Ø Planning – devising both short-range and long-range plans for the organization and setting goals to help achieve the plans.
Ø Organizing – deciding how to use the resources, such as people and materials.
Ø Staffing – hiring and training workers.
Ø Directing – guiding employees to perform their tasks in a way that supports the organization’s goals.
Ø Controlling – monitoring the organization’s progress towards reaching its goals.
Management Pyramid
TOP LEVEL MANAGER - a high level manager must be concerned with the long-range view. The strategic level management, for this kind of manager, also called executive, the main focus is on planning.
MIDDLE LEVEL MANAGER – commonly known as the vice president. He must be able to take a somewhat different view because his main concern is the tactical level of management. The focus is on organizing and staffing.
LOW LEVEL MANAGER – usually known as supervisor, he is primarily concerned with the operational level management. For the supervisor, the focus is on directing and controlling.
NEW MANAGEMENT MODEL
1. Flattened Pyramid – networks connect people to people and people to data. Using e-mail or perhaps groupware, information can be disseminated company wide as fast as fingers can fly over a computer keyboard, so much for passing along information through traditional hierarchical channels.
2. Teamwork – Many companies are organizing their employees in teams. But a team has no permanence; work and people are organized around tasks. When task is complete, a new team is assembled. Each team is composed of people whose skills are needed for the tasks at hand. Experts consider eight people an ideal team size.
Companies providing management information systems (MIS) offer other enterprise applications like enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply-chain and inventory management, sales and marketing, customer relationship management (CRM), help desk software, sales force automation, and human resource management software.
Companies providing management information systems (MIS) offer other enterprise applications like enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply-chain and inventory management, sales and marketing, customer relationship management (CRM), help desk software, sales force automation, and human resource management software.
