Multiple approaches to the structure of MIS Operational elements (physical components, process, and outputs for users), Activity subsystems Functional subsystems Decision support

1. Management Information Systems
Approaches to the structure of MIS
Prepared By:
Mohammed Jasir PV
Asst. Professor
NBS, Koratty
Contact: 9605 69 32 66

2. Module II (Syllabus)
Approaches to the structure of MIS
Multiple approaches to the structure of MIS:
• Operational elements (physical components, process, and outputs for users),
• Activity subsystems
• Functional subsystems
• Decision support
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3. MIS
Basic Structural Concepts
o Multiple approaches to the structure of MIS
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4. Multiple approaches to Structure of MIS
Gordon B Davis, Margrethe H Olson
• Conceptual Structure
• MIS Structure based on Operating Elements
(Physical Component, Processing Function, Output to users)
• MIS Structure based on Management Activity
• MIS Structure based on Organisational Function
• MIS Structure based on Decision Making
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5. Based on Physical Components
Hardware E.g. CPU, Monitor, Keyboard, Printer etc.
Software E.g. System and Application S/W
Database E.g. Data stored in files
Procedures E.g. Manuals etc.
Operating Personnel
E.g. Computer Operators, Programmers, System
Analysts, System Manager etc.
Input & Output E.g. Printouts, Reports etc.
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MIS Structure based on Operating Elements

6. Based on Processing Functions
To Process Transactions E.g. Making a purchase or a sale of a product.
To Maintain Master Files
E.g. For preparing an employee’s salary, required
data items are Basic Pay, Allowances, Deductions
etc
To Produce Reports E.g. Specific or Adhoc reports
To Process Enquiries E.g. Regular or Adhoc enquiry.
To Process interactive
Support Applications
E.g. Applications designed for planning, analysis
and decision making
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MIS Structure based on Operating Elements

7. Based on Output for Users
Transaction documents or screens
Preplanned reports
Preplanned inquiry responses
Adhoc reports and inquiry responses
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MIS Structure based on Operating Elements

8. MIS Structure based on Management Activity
Strategic Planning
Tactical Planning
Operational Planning
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10. MIS Structure based on Organisational Function
Production Subsystem Planning & control production of goods & service
Marketing Subsystem Planning, promotion & sale, new products & new markets
HR Subsystem Recruitment, placement, compensation, T&D
Finance & Accounting
Subsystem
Granting credit to customers, cash mgt & financial
arrangement, prepares important financial statements
Logistics Subsystem
Purchase requisitions, manufacturing orders, receiving
reports & shipping orders
Information Processing
Subsystems
Requests for processing, changes in data & program
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11. MIS Structure based on Organisational Function
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12. MIS Structure based on Support for Decision Making
Structured, Programmable Decisions
Unstructured, Nonprogrammable Decisions
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13. Decision Making in MIS
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14. Thanks!
Any questions?
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