The document discusses classic management functions, components of a management information system (MIS), and how information and communication technologies relate to management. It describes the five classic management functions as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. It explains that an MIS takes data as input, processes it, and produces useful information as output using computer-based systems. It also discusses how information systems help managers focus on goals and operations by taking a systems thinking approach.

2. Objectives List and describe the classic functions of managers – planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling Describe the purpose and components of a management information system (MIS) Explain how ICT Projects for Development

3. Module I Management Functions Management Levels Information System Personal Computer Management MIS Leads into the Future

4. High level (strategic) Long-range view Planning

5. Middle level (tactical) Carry out the plan Assemble the material Organize and staff

6. Low level (operational) Supervisor Directing and controlling

7. Management Functions Get the job done on time Within budget Satisfactorily Using available resources Planning Devise short-range and long-range plans and set goals to help achieve the plans Organizing How to use resources Staffing Directing Guiding employees to perform their work Controlling Monitoring progress towards goals

8. MIS Management Information System Why Do People Need Information? Decision making, problem solving and control

9. Data, Information, and Systems Data vs. Information Data A “given,” or fact; a number, a statement, or a picture Represents something in the real world The raw materials in the production of information Information Data that have meaning within a context Data in relationships Data after manipulation

10. Data, Information, and Systems Generating Information Computer-based IS take data as raw material, process it, and produce information as output. Figure 1.1 Input-process-output

11. Data, Information, and Systems The Four Stages of Data Processing Input: Data is collected and entered into computer. Data processing: Data is manipulated into information using mathematical, statistical, and other tools. Output: Information is displayed or presented. Storage: Data and information are maintained for later use.

12. Information in Context Data, Information, and Systems relevant complete accurate current economical

13. Data, Information, and Systems Information in Context Figure 1.2 Characteristics of useful information

14. Data, Information, and Systems Information and Managers Systems thinking Creates a framework for problem solving and decision making. Keeps managers focused on overall goals and operations of business.

15. Data, Information, and Systems Figure 1.6 Components of an information system

16. Ethical and Societal Issues The Not-So-Bright Side Freedom of Speech IT increases opportunities for pornography, hate speech, intellectual property crime, an d other intrusions; prevention may abridge free speech. IT Professionalism No mandatory or enforced code of ethics for IT professionals--unlike other professions. Social Inequality Less than 20% of the world’s population have ever used a PC; less than 3% have Internet access.

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