This document discusses different types of management information systems (MIS) used in business functions like accounting, finance, manufacturing, marketing, and human resources. It provides details on the purpose and components of accounting information systems, financial MIS, manufacturing MIS, marketing MIS, and human resource MIS. These systems collect internal transaction data and external data to generate reports that support decision making, routine activities, planning, and control within each business function.

1. Information System in Business Functions

2. InternetAn Organization’sMISFinancialMISBusinesstransactionsDatabasesofvalidtransactionsDrill down reportsAccountingMISTransactionprocessingsystemsException reportsDemand reportsKey-indicator reportsMarketingMISScheduled reportsBusinesstransactionsDatabasesofexternaldataHumanResourcesMISEtc.ExtranetEtc.Management Information System

3. Accounting Information SystemAn AIS is a subset of an organization’s MIS that provides:accounting and financial informationother information obtained in the routine processing of accounting transactionsaggregated information on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other applications.

4. Accounting Information SystemGeneral LedgerAccounts payable/ Accounts receivableCost AccountingAccounting Information SystemAccounting Information SystemAccounting Information SystemAccounting Information SystemFinancial ReportsSales information from TPSOther Accounting Functions

5. Uses of Accounting Information SystemsProducing external reportsSupporting routine activitiesDecision supportPlanning and controlImplementing internal control

6. Financial MISProvides financial information to all financial managers within an organization.

7. Databases ofexternal dataDatabases ofinternal dataFinancialDSSBusinesstransactionsDatabasesof validtransactionsfor eachTPSFinancialapplicationsdatabasesTransactionprocessingsystemsFinancialMISBusinesstransactionsOperationaldatabasesFinancial statementsFinancialESUses and managementof fundsInternet orExtranetFinancial statisticsfor controlBusinesstransactionsCustomers,Suppliers

8. Inputs to the Financial Information SystemStrategic plan or corporate policiesContains major financial objectives and often projects financial needs.Transaction processing system (TPS)Important financial information collected from almost every TPS - payroll, inventory control, order processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger.External sourcesAnnual reports and financial statements of competitors and general news items.

9. Financial MIS Subsystems and OutputsFinancial subsystemsProfit/loss and cost systemsAuditingInternal auditingExternal auditingUses and management of funds

10. Databases ofexternal dataDatabases ofinternal dataManufacturingDSSManufacturing MISBusinesstransactionsDatabasesof validtransactionsfor eachTPSManufacturingapplicationsdatabasesTransactionprocessingsystemsManufacturingMISBusinesstransactionsQuality control reportsOperationaldatabasesManufacturingESProcess control reportsJIT reportsInternet orExtranetMRP reportsProduction scheduleCAD outputBusinesstransactionsCustomers,Suppliers

11. Inputs to the Manufacturing MISStrategic plan or corporate policies.The TPS:Order processingInventory dataReceiving and inspecting dataPersonnel dataProduction processExternal sources

12. Manufacturing MIS Subsystems and OutputsDesign and engineeringMaster production schedulingInventory controlManufacturing resource planningJust-in-time inventory and manufacturingProcess controlComputer-integrated manufacturing (CIM)Quality control and testing

13. Support Activities by IT in ManufacturingScheduling plant activitiesOptimized used of machines, personnel, toolingPlanning material requirement based on current and forecasted demandReallocating material rapidlyInventory control in real timeGrouping work orders by characteristics

14. Marketing MISSupports managerial activities in product development, distribution, pricing decisions, and promotional effectiveness

15. Databases ofexternal dataDatabases ofinternal dataManufacturingDSSDatabasesof validtransactionsfor eachTPSMarketingapplicationsdatabasesTransactionprocessingsystemsMarketingMISBusinesstransactionsSales by customerOperationaldatabasesManufacturingESSales by salespersonSales by productPricing reportTotal service callsCustomer satisfaction

16. Inputs to Marketing MISStrategic plan and corporate policiesThe TPSExternal sources: The competitionThe market

17. Marketing MIS Subsystems and OutputsMarketing researchProduct developmentPromotion and advertisingProduct pricing

18. Human Resource MISConcerned with all of the activities related to employees and potential employees of the organization

19. Databases ofexternal dataDatabases ofinternal dataManufacturingDSSDatabasesof validtransactionsfor eachTPSHumanresourceapplicationsdatabasesTransactionprocessingsystemsHumanResourceMISBusinesstransactionsBenefit reportsOperationaldatabasesManufacturingESSalary surveysScheduling reportsTraining test scoresJob applicant profilesNeeds and planningreportsFigure 9.12

20. Inputs to the Human Resource MISStrategic plan or corporate policiesThe TPS:Payroll dataOrder processing dataPersonnel dataExternal sources

21. Human Resource MIS Subsystems and OutputsHuman resource planningPersonnel selection and recruitingTraining and skills inventoryScheduling and job placementWage and salary administration