MIS

Question 1

MIS: Definition

Answer 1

Organised collection of people, procedures and resources (P.P.R.) designed to help with decision making of managers

Question 2

Factors which make a good MIS

Answer 2

—Accuracy of the data.

—Flexibility of data analysis.

—Providing data in an appropriate form/format.

—Accessible to a wide range of users and support a wide range of skills and knowledge.

—Improve interpersonal communications amongst management and employees.

—Allows individual project planning.

—Avoids information overload.

—Allows speedy decisions for urgent situations NOT up to date.

Question 3

Factors which can lead to poor MIS

Answer 3

—Complexity of the system.

—Inadequate initial analysis.

—Lack of management involvement in initial design.

—Inappropriate hardware and software.

—Lack of management knowledge about computer systems and their capabilities.

—Poor communications between professionals.

—Lack of professional standards.