4. How an MIS is organised

The diagram below shows the shape of a typical Management Information System

Typical MIS

This shows that every MIS needs to have a means of gathering data. Systems then need to be in place to retain that data.

The data system should include facilities to present data in a human friendly manner such as tabulation and graphing.

The MIS staff will then collate reports in an agreed standard format. They will also put ad-hoc reports together as required

Eventually, management are presented with the information and make decisions based upon it.

 

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