Management Information Systems Flashcards
Name four features of an EFFECTIVE MIS
Accuracy and relevancy of the data - the data used for the transaction systems eg. tills, that supply data to the management system must have passed a data validation no verification check
Flexibility of the system - managers can set up their own queries quickly
Accessibility to a wide range of users and expertise - can be used by managers who have a range of ICT skills and knowledge
Give information when required - timing is critical as there is no point in giving good information after the date it is needed for
Name four fair factors that lead to a BAD MIS
Inadequate initial analysis - the system does not do exactly what it should do
Lack of management involving initial design - inadequate consultation with managers during the analysis stage to find out what the requirements of the system are
Lack of management knowledge about computer systems and their capabilities
Inappropriate hardware and software - eg. The network may run slowly when processing the information needed when producing MIS reports
Give one example of how MIS can be used
A head teacher in a school analysing those pupils who are falling behind in their work as evidenced by test results and whose attendance is poor so that interviews with parents can be arranged
Name four factors including examples which make a GOOD MIS
Accuracy of the data - accuracy of the information produced usually dependent on the accuracy of the data input
Flexibility of data analysis - ability to allow managers to set up their own queries flexibly
Providing data in appropriate form - presents the data in an appropriate form eg. A graph, to make it easy to understand
Accessible to a wide range of of users and support a wide range of skills and knowledge - can be used by managers who have differing experience and skills in the use of ICT
What is meant by an MIS
MIS are organised collections of people , procedures and resources designed to support the decisions of managers
