MIS Module 1

Discussion 1

by  Kranthikumar Nammayalwar  - Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:44 PM

 

Management information systems refer to a system of hardware and software that are designed to help managers carry out their activities efficiently at the workplace. It has been established that they help managers in decision making about any future decisions about the companies. For instance, the systems place data of the company in a comprehensive manner that enables them to make critical decisions that will help them plan effectively or the company in the future. The information about the company is stored in a database that would help them come with the necessary precautions so that they can protect the data that are inside the systems. A management information system establishes a proper rhythm between the activities of the company and those of the managers. For instance, a manager can see the trends that the company has been making over a number of years and then make decisions based on the numbers that they have been given.    According to Laudon 2015, a management information system collects information from various departments in real time. Therefore, the information is always present for the managers to always look at and have a comprehensive overview of what should be done. These systems also compile data and one can see comparisons about all that they need at the touch of a button. Files can be traced and retrieved very easily as they do not have to go through a lot of files so that have been placed in a room somewhere. Management information systems keep the data of a company safe from manipulation or being stolen as they are protected by a password that only authorized personnel can access. A manager can find out the departments of the company that is making profits or losses at a glance and find out the various activities and responsibilities of the workers. A management information system has become a tool that is vital for most the companies today (Bourgeois, 2014)

References

Bourgeois, David T. (2014). Information Systems for Business and Beyond. The Saylor Academy. p. 5.

Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2015). Management information systems (Vol. 8). Prentice Hall.

Ogiela, L., & Ogiela, M. R. (2015). Management information systems. In Ubiquitous Computing Application and Wireless Sensor (pp. 449-456). Springer, Dordrecht.