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Synthesis of an MIS structure Aparna TV
Synthesis of an MIS structure
Aparna TV
Synthesis of an MIS structure
• The MIS structure has been described in terms of support for decision making, management activity and organizational functions.
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Synthesis of an MIS structure
• We can divide the MIS structure into
• (1) Conceptual structure
• (2) Physical structure
Conceptual Structure• The conceptual structure of an MIS
is defined as a federation of functional subsystem, each of which is divided into four information processing components:
• (1) Strategic planning
• (2) Management control
• (3) Operational control
• (4) Transaction Processing
Strategic planning
Management
control
Operational
control
Transaction
processing
Unique files
Common data
files
Sales &
Mark
eting
production
L
ogistics
P
ersonal
Fin
ance
& accou
nting
Information
processing
Top
Managem
ent
Pyramid structure of MIS
Act
ion
&m
onito
ring
Design
Support
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t and
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ical
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el m
anag
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t-->
Unstructured
Structured decisions->
Physical Structure
• The physical structure of an MIS would be identical to the conceptual structure if all applications consisted of completely separate programs used by only one function.
Physical Structure
• We can implement two methods to achieve substantial economies :
• (1) Integrated processing
• (2) Use of common modules
Integrated processing
• Integrated processing is achieved by designing several related applications as a single system in order to simplify the interconnections and reduce duplications of input.
Integrated processing
Sales &
Mark
eting
L
ogistics
Fin
ance
& accou
nting
Personal
Information
processing
P
roduction
Strategic planning
Management control
Operational control
Transaction processApplication such as order entry crossing functional boundaries
Use of common modules
Strategic planning
Management control
Operational control
Transaction process
Function subsystems
Common module inserted by all programs need the functions
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