Management Information Systems

Management Information System (MIS):

1. Produces standardized reports in summarized structured form.
   
2. Used to support middle managers.
    
3. Uses databases to produce the following reports:
      
   1. Periodic Reports
      Produced at regular intervals - weekly, monthly, or quarterly, etc.
      Example: Combined monthly sales reports.
        
   2. Exception Reports
      Call attention to unusual events - sales report showing market fluctuations 
      Example: Low sales volume for a particular product.
         
   3. Demand Report
      Produced upon request - report on number ofjobs held by women and minorities
      Example: Number of jobs held by women and minorities (when requested by the government)

    

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