Structure of MIS Physical components Information System processing functions Decision support Levels of management activities Organizational functions

MIS Structure on Physical Components Hardware Software Database Procedures Operating personnel Inputs & Output

Information System processing functions File Transactions Transactions Documents Process (i) Process Transactions Master File Transactions Data Master File Changes Updation Updated Master File (ii) Maintain Master File Report File Prepare Reports (iii) Process Reports Inquiry Inquiry Response Handle inquiry (iv) Process Inquiry Model Inputs / Output Decision Maker Decision Model Processing

Decision support Structure of MIS can also be described on the basis of its support in decision-making in an organization. Decision vary with respect to the structure that can be provided for making them. A highly structured decision can be pre-planned. A structured decision, because of its well-defined nature can be said to be programmable.

Levels of management activities Strategic planning Level Management Control Level Operational Control Level

Organizational Functions Production Activities Finance Personnel MIS, etc Strategic Planning Management Control Operational Control Transaction Processing

MIS CLASSIFICATION Transaction Processing System (TPS) Management Information System (MIS) Decision Support System (DSS) Executive Support System (ESS) Office Automation System (OAS)

Transaction Processing System (TPS) Data Processing Data Output Input

Management Information System (MIS) Input Processing Output Data A management information system uses TPS for its data inputs. The information generated by the information system may be used for controls of operations, strategic and long-range planning, short range planning, management control and other managerial problem solving.

Management Information System (MIS) Customer Order Sales Order Processing Work order Maintenance Sales Analysis Inventory System Material Resource Planning Bill of materials Production Planning Production Scheduling Raw Material Purchase Account Payable Suppliers Financial Accounting Shop Floor Control Quality Control

Decision Support System (DSS) Elements of DSS Database Model Base User Interface User Decision Support System a1 a2 Information From MIS Decision (most appropriate alternative a3 a4 a5

Executive Support System (ESS) Executive Support System (ESS) is an extension of the managements information system which is special kind of DSS. An ESS is specially tailored for the use of chief executive of an organization to support his decision making. Thus, ESS is a comprehensive information system which includes various types of decision-support system, but it is more specific and person – oriented. An ESS is designed to cater to the information needed of a chief executive keeping in view not only his requirements but also taking into account his personally and style of functioning, etc.

Office Automation System (OAS) Word Processing Electronic filing Electronic mail