Computer Applications

Chapter 16

Management Information Systems

• Management Information Systems (MIS)- an organized system of processing and reporting information in an organization.

• Components of an MIS– Gathering Data– Analyzing Data – Storing Data – Reporting results

Operation of the MIS

1. Identify the information needs of the organization.

2. Obtain facts, figures, and other data3. Process, analyze, and organize data in a

useful manner. 4. Distribute information reports to those who

make decisions. 5. Update data files as needed

Operation of the MIS

1. Identify the information needs of the organization.

2. Obtain facts, figures, and other data3. Process, analyze, and organize data in a

useful manner. 4. Distribute information reports to those who

make decisions. 5. Update data files as needed

Word Processing Software

• Word Processing Software- is used to create and revise written documents.

Desktop Publishing

• Desktop Publishing- the process of writing and designing high quality publications with the use of personal computers.

• Graphics Software- a computer program that prepares charts, graphs, and other visual elements.

Database Software

• Data Base- an organized collection of information with the pieces of information related to one another in some way or another.

• Database Software- processes a database.

Spreadsheet Software

• Spreadsheet software- a computer program that formats data in columns and rows in order to do calculations.

• Integrated software- a computer program capable of doing more than one basic function.