Features of a Good MIS:
- Accuracy of the data, flexibility of data analysis, providing data/information in an appropriate form, accessible to a wide range of users, improves interpersonal communications, allows individual project planning and avoids information overload
Factors which can lead to a Poor MIS:
- Complexity of the system -> All managers must be able to use them
- Lack of formal methods -> Proper systems analysis takes time and effort but resulting MIS is much better than one made by less formal methods
- Inadequate initial analysis -> The system does not do exactly what it should do
- Lack of management involvement in the design -> Means that the system does not meet the requirements of the manager(s)
- Inappropriate hardware and software -> For example, the network may run slowly when processing the information needed when producing MIS reports
- Poor communications between professionals -> May not meet needs of managers which puts them off from using it
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