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Introduction to Management Information Systems
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The concept of the MIS has evolved over a period of time comprising many different
facets of the organizational function. MIS is a necessity of all the organizations.
The initial concept of MIS was to process data from the organization and present it in the
for of reports at regular intervals. The system was largely capable of handling the data
from collection to processing. It was more impersonal, requiring each individual to pick
and choose the processed data and use it for his requirements. This concept was further
modified when a distinction was made between data and information. The information is
a product of an analysis of data. This concept is similar to a raw material and the finished
product. What are needed are information and not a mass of data. However, the data can
be analyzed in a number of ways, producing different shades and specifications of the
information as a product. It was, therefore, demanded that the system concept be an
individual- oriented, as each individual may have a different orientation. Towards the
information. This concept was further modified, that the system should present
information in such a form and format that it creates an impact on its user, provoking a
decision or an investigation. It was later realized then even though such an impact was a
welcome modification, some sort of selective approach was necessary in the analysis and
reporting. Hence, the concept of exception reporting was imbibed in MIS. The norm for
an exception.
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Introduction to Management Information Systems
Management
English
2013
1-193
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