Management Information

Systems (MIS)

Lauren Talia, DBA

DefinitionsComputer• Is electronic device capable of processing

data, and capable of storing software programs (Jha, 2007).

Management• Management is the organizational process

that includes strategic planning, setting; objectives, managing resources, deploying the human and financial assets needed to achieve objectives, and measuring results (Stuhlman, 2012).

Definitions, CONT.Information• Data is organized and presented at a time, and

place so that the decision-maker may take necessary action (Shajahan, S. & Priyadharshini, R. 2004)

System• A System converts data from internal and external

sources into information and to communicate that information, in appropriate form, to managers at all functions to enable them to make timely and effective decisions for planning, directing, and controlling for the activities which they are responsible (Lucey, 2004).

History of Management

Information Systems (MIS)

1642o MIS started with simple manual system such as customer database on index

cards (Pankajakshi, R., & Shailaja, M. L. (2012).

1970’so Hobbyists began to build personal computers from kits and commercially

available microprocessors and floppy disks in early 1970s (McClellan & Dorn, 2006).

1990’s o In 1990 the card catalog was not yet computerized, and the massive

wooden filing cabinet that housed the thousands and thousands of alphabetized index cards itemizing the book collection stood in the center of the main room (Broyard, 2007).

2013o Almost every MIS resolves around some kind of computer hardware and

software (Gupta, 2011).

Future of MIS

Data MiningoAn important trend in MIS is the ability for

companies to use data mining tools to collect information regarding consumer purchases and other economic trends (Vitez, 2013).

AutomationoMaterial handing operation should be

mechanized and/or automated where feasible to improve operational efficiently eliminate repetitive or potentially unsafe manual labor (Singh, 2008).

Importance of Management Information Systems (MIS)

MIS represents 75% of all computer applications .

Managers use MIS operations for 4-phases of management:

o Planningo Organizingo Directingo Controlling

Overview for Management Information Systems (MIS)

Advantages Disadvantages

• Managers are able to make quick informed strategic decisions.o From evaluating

historical data, current information, and forecasted information.

• If an organization ability to track information, such as financial reporting for projects is not updated.o This will not benefit the

Managers of the organization.

For MIS to be effective an organization MUST maintain all data for reporting to stay updated. To all Managers to access the latest information.

Who will benefit from MISCollege Student

o Most degrees are four-year baccalaureate programs that combine general business courses with a mix of computer programming and management classes (cite).

o This helps students to develop a well-rounded education in the development and implantation of MIS software. Advanced degrees are also offered (cite).

Graduate Studentso New career in database management and consulting. o According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the growth rate for

jobs in the MIS field is expected to grow 21% or more from 2006 to 2016 (Cite). Incomes can range from $83,000 to $109,000 depending on the industry or position, according to the BLS (Cite).

Jobs in Management Information Systems (MIS)• System Administrator• Network Administrator• Support Analyst• Support Technician• Project Coordinator• Project Manager• Technical Support

Specialist • IT User Liaison• Database Administrator • Systems Developer• Computer Systems

Analyst• Consultant

• Business Analyst• Business System Analyst• Manager of Information

Systems• System Analyst• IT Consultant • IT Development Project Leader • IT User Liaison • Business Intelligence Analyst  • Operations Research Analysis• Sales Engineer• Technical Support• Network Analyst

References• Shajahan, S. & Priyadharshini, R. (2004).

Management information systems . Delhi, India: New Age International Publishers.

• Jha, D. G. (2007). Computer concepts & management info systems . New Delhi, India: Prentice-Hall of India.

• Stuhlman, D. G. (2012, December 12). Knowledge management terms . Retrieved from http://home.earthlink.net/~ddstuhlman/defin1.htm

References• Lucey, T. R. (2004). Management information

system . (9th ed.). Bedford Row, London: Cengage Learning EMEA.

• Pankajakshi, R., & Shailaja, M. L. (2012). The role of information and communication technologies (icts) in service sector. World Journal of Science and Technology 2012, , 2(5), 66-70. doi: 2231 – 2587

• McClellan, J. E., & Dorn, H. (2006). Science and technology in world history: An introduction . (2nd ed.). Baltimore, Maryland: The John Hopkins University Press.

References• Broyard, B. (2007). One drop: My father's hidden

life--a story of race and family secrets . New York, NY: Hachette Digital, Inc.

• Gupta, H. (2011). Management information system . New Delhi, India: International Book House PVT. LTD.

• Vitez, O. (2013). Trends in management information systems . Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/about_5623380_trends-management-information-systems.html

• Singh, A. K. (2008). Materials management . Laxmi Publications LP LTD: New Delhi, India.

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