The document outlines the structure of Management Information Systems (MIS) through various approaches such as physical components, processing functions, decision support, management activity levels, and organizational functions. It details the components involved, including hardware, software, databases, procedures, and personnel, as well as the roles of MIS in transaction processing, report generation, and decision support at different management levels. Additionally, it categorizes organizational functions relevant to MIS, such as production, sales, finance, and human resources.

1. C l a s s e s B y V i j y a t a
STRUCTURE OF
MIS

2. MIS structure may be described by following a variety of different approaches,
such as
• Physical Components
• Information system processing function
• Decision support
• Level of management activities
• Organisational functions
Structure of Management Information System

3. MIS Structure based on Physical Component
•Physical data processing equipment and peripheral device
HARDWARE
•Instructions or programs that direct the operation of the hardware
SOFTWARE
•All data utilised by the application software
DATABASE
•Formal operating procedure required to operate a system
PROCEDURE
•Personnel who operate the information system
OPERATING PERSONNEL
•Physical input and outputs from the information system
INPUT & OUTPUT

4. Information System processing function
• IS process transactions, where transaction is any activity taking
place in the organisation
To Process
Transaction
• IS creates and maintain master files which stores relatively
permanent or historical data about organisation
To maintain Master
files
• IS produces scheduled as well as ad hoc report
To Produce Reports
• IS processes enquires with the help of database.
To Process Enquires
• IS utilises techniques to process interactive operations
To Process Interactive
Support Applications

5. Structure on the basis of Decision Support
•Structured Programmable Decision
•Unstructured non- programmable
Decision
•Semi-Structured Decision

6. Structure on the basis of Levels of Management
Activities
Strategic
Planning Level
Management
Control Level
Operational
Control Level
Choice of business
Directions , Market
Strategy, Product Mix
etc.
Acquisition and organisation of
resources, structuring of work,
human resource planning
Short term decision for
current operations like
inventory,

7. Structure based on Organisational Function
• Production
• Sales & marketing
• Finance & Accounting
• Materials
• Personnel etc

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