management information system (MIS)
Definition
Organized approach to the study of information needs of a management at every level in making operational, tactical, and strategic decisions. Its objective is to design and implement man-machine procedures, processes, and routines that provide suitably detailed reports in an accurate, consistent, and timely manner. Modern, computerized systems continuously gather relevant data, both from inside and outside the organization. This data is then processed, integrated, and stored in a centralized database (or data warehouse) where it is constantly updated and made available to all who have the authority to access it, in a form that suits their purpose.
management information system (MIS) is in the Agreements & Contracts, Decision Making, Problem Solving, & Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Management, & Leadership subjects.
management information system (MIS) appears in the definitions of the following terms: management support system (MSS) and accounting information system (AIS)
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