Zusammenfassung der Ressource
MIS
- Good & Poor MIS
- Good MIS
- Accuracy of data
Anmerkungen:
- Accuracy of the information produced usually dependent on the accuracy of the data input.
- Flexibility of data analysis
Anmerkungen:
- Ability to allow managers to set up their own queries flexibly.
- Provide data in the
most appropriate
form
Anmerkungen:
- Presents the data in an appropriate form, for example a graph, to make it easy to understand.
- Allow individual project planning
Anmerkungen:
- Can be used by managers who have differing experience and skills in the use of ICT.
- Allow information overload
Anmerkungen:
- Too much data can be as bad as too little so the system should only contain the information that is required.
- Poor MIS
- Complexity of the system
Anmerkungen:
- If the system is difficult to use no one will use it, or the required information cannot be outputted.
- Inadequate initial analysis
Anmerkungen:
- Inadequate consultation with managers during the analysis of the system to find out what their requirements from the system are.
- Inappropriate hardware and software
Anmerkungen:
- Inappropriate hardware and software being used. For example, the network may run slowly when processing the information needed when producing MIS reports.
- Lack of management
knowledge about
computer systems and
their capabilities
Anmerkungen:
- Lack of training for managers means many managers do not use the system as they should.
- Poor communications
between professionals
Anmerkungen:
- Communication between IT manager and business manager is essential.
- Effective MIS & How to prevent a MIS being non-effective
- Accuracy and relevancy if the data
Anmerkungen:
- The data used from the transaction systems that supply data to the management system must be accurate.
- Flexibility of the system
Anmerkungen:
- Managers can set up their own queries quickly.
- Providing data in an appropriate form
Anmerkungen:
- Managers will need the data presented in the easiest form for them to interpret; some will want it in tabular form and some in graphical.
- Accessible to a wide range of users
Anmerkungen:
- Can be used by managers who have a range of ICT skills and knowledge.
- Give information when required
Anmerkungen:
- Timing is critical as there is no point in giving good information after the date it is needed for.
- What is MIS & Example
- MIS are organised collections of people,
procedures and resources designed to
support the decisions of managers.
- For example, looking at pupil
attendance figures to try and see
if there are patterns and to ensure
that less pupils truant.