Management information systems (MIS)

  • Authors:
  • Gordon B. Davis

  • Affiliations:
  • -

  • Venue:
  • Encyclopedia of Computer Science
  • Year:
  • 2003

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Abstract

The meanings of the terms management information system (MIS) and information system (IS) are identical and interchangeable in an organizational context. They refer to the system providing technology-based information and communication services in an organization. They also refer to the organizational function that manages the system. The concept of a management information system enlarges the scope of information processing to encompass not only applications for transactions and operations, but also applications that support administrative and management functions, support organizational communications and coordination, and add value to products and services.