Explain the organisational benefits of introducing good Management Information Systems (MIS)

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A management information system (MIS) refers to an organisational computer- based system that provides managers with the information needed to manage operations. The benefits of having good Management Information Systems include:


(a) Potentially improved management control, better managed departments and more effective operations.

(b) Better informed decision making and improved forecasting, etc. thanks to the comprehensive information available to managers.

(c) Improved satisfaction and motivation amongst managers as MIS will provide them with effective tools to enable them to cope with job requirements better.

(d) MIS provides middle managers with information to m improved budgetary control, inventory control, etc.

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