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Introduction:
Management Information Systems (MIS) does not only include software systems, but the entire set of
business processes and resources that are used to pull together information from functional or tactical
systems. Data is then presented in a user-friendly and timely manner so that mid and upper-level managers
can use it to take the right actions. The entire system is designed so that the company will meet its strategic
and tactical goals.
Significance:
Organizations have multiple functional systems. These usually include sales systems, call center systems,
financial systems, inventory systems, logistic systems and more. MIS combines information from multiple
systems. This helps management staffers better understand their own departments' contributions. In many
cases, the combination of data, such as sales figures combined with available inventory, help the manager
take the appropriate action in order to meet the customer's needs.
Course Objective:
This course is intended to help the students see the direct connection between information systems and
business performance. This course describes the most crucial business objectives driving the use of
information systems and technologies in corporations all over the world. The examples and case studies in
this course show students how specific companies use information systems to achieve these objectives.
I look forward to have a fruitful and meaningful interaction with each one of you during the Semester. This
will however depend on your active participation and attention during the class sessions and an active
follow up afterwards.
Course Contents
Introduction:
Data and Information Characteristics of good information (Pertinent, Timely , accurate, reduces
uncertainly, contains element of surprise); System , Physical v/s Conceptual System, Open v/s
Closed System, DPS v/s MIS, Benefits of CBMIS, First Signs of trouble, the role of information
systems in Business today
MIS Players
Chief Information Officer (CIO); Data Processing Director; System Analysts; Programmers;
Database Administrators; Telecommunication and Network Management; Information Center
Personnel; OA Personnel; Computer Operations Personnel
Project management
Importance of Project Management; Project management objectives; Project management activities;
Business value of Information System; Managing Project Risk
Suggested Readings:
1. Management Information
Laudon, Rajanish Dass
2. Management Information
3. Management Information
4. Management Information
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