Mis Concepts & Design

MIS Concepts & Design

by

Seema Sirpal Delhi University Computer Centre

Information is Critical
The information we have is not what we want, The information we want is not the information we need, The information we need is not available.

Information is a Resource
It is scarce It has a cost It has alternative uses There is an opportunity cost factor involved if one does not process information

Why need Information?
To ensure effective and efficient decision - making leading to prosperity of the Organisation.

What is MIS?
Short for Management Information System –

MIS

refers broadly to a computer-based system that provides managers with the tools for organizing, evaluating and efficiently running their departments.

What is MIS?
Right Information To the right person At the right place At the right time In the right form At the right cost

Management Information System
The three sub-components Management, Information and System - together bring out the focus clearly & effectively.
System emphasizing a fair degree of integration and a holistic view; Information stressing on processed data in the context in which it is used by end users;

Management focusing on the ultimate use of such information systems for managerial decision making.

The Concept of MIS
Processing Logic Computers Data Data Data Human Beings Database Information
Judgement / Intution Skill / Experience External Environment

Decision
Intelligence Design Choice

Decision Making

MIS
Monitoring / Feedback

Decision Implementation Performance

Why MIS? It’s Role

Increased Business & Management Complexities

Increased Business Complexities
Technological Revolution Research & Development Explosion of Information

Increased Management Complexities
Management Science Technologies Decision-making Onset of Computers

Functional Uses of MIS
Enhance : Quality of our operations Quality of our services We achieve : Efficiency