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−	A management information system (MIS) ~~provides information to~~ management by pooling ~~data~~ from various sources, compiling it and presenting it legibly. It can give managers ~~complete~~ information to ~~enable~~ them to make informed decisions ~~and in-depth analyses~~ of ~~operational issues~~.	+	A management information system (MIS) supports management by pooling information from various sources, compiling it, manipulating it and presenting it legibly. It can give managers necessary information to help them make informed decisions. The ultimate aim of a MIS is to increase a business’s efficiency, productivity, profitability and so value.

−	As a tool for both strategic and minor decision making, MIS are used for coordinating, analysing, controlling and visualising information in an organisation. The ultimate aim of a MIS is to increase a business’s value and profitability. Data gathered by an MIS can cover technology, people, relationships ~~and~~ processes, ~~however~~, ~~it can be developed to gather any information that managers require. Furthermore, as a computerised database, it~~ can be used to monitor the ~~company as~~ a ~~whole~~.	+	Information gathered by an MIS can cover technology, people, relationships, processes, purchases, sales and so on and can be used to monitor the performance of a company, project or programme.

−	Typical uses for a MIS ~~can~~ include:	+	Typical uses for a MIS include:

−	* ~~Make a manager’s~~ decision-making more effective and productive.	+	* Making decision-making more effective and productive.
	* Collecting business information.		* Collecting business information.
−	* Compiling reports ~~to facilitate decision making~~.	+	* Compiling reports.
−	* ~~Allow identification~~ of areas that need improvement.	+	* Identification of areas that need improvement.
−	* ~~Allow~~ management of work schedules ~~from anywhere linked to the MIS~~.	+	* Allowing management of work schedules and allocation of resources.
−	* ~~Fosters~~ communication and collaboration.	+	* Fostering communication and collaboration.
−	* ~~Allows~~ employees to spend more time on productive tasks.	+	* Allowing employees to spend more time on productive tasks.
−	* ~~Gives~~ managers feedback on their own performance.	+	* Giving managers feedback about their own performance.
−	* The use of add-on software can tailor the performance of an MIS to specific tasks	+

−	Although a digital-based tool, MIS systems predate modern computer technology. ~~However, the~~ modern development of the MIS is closely linked to the development stages of the computer, spanning mainframe, PCs and client/servers to cloud computing.	+	Although today, MIS is generally a digital-based tool, MIS systems predate modern computer technology. The modern development of the MIS is closely linked to the development stages of the computer, spanning mainframe, PCs and client/servers to cloud computing. The use of add-on software can tailor the performance of an MIS to specific tasks.

−	Management information systems may ~~typically~~ be used by all levels of management. However, it usually falls to the chief information officer (CIO) and chief technical officer (CTO) to decide which systems to implement. Inputting information into an MIS need not just be reserved for higher management – non-management staff can also input data although they may not have access to the reports that are subsequently compiled.	+	Management information systems may be used by all levels of management. However, it usually falls to the chief information officer (CIO) and chief technical officer (CTO) (or equivalent) to decide which systems to implement.
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		+	Inputting information into an MIS need not just be reserved for higher management – non-management staff can also input data although they may not always have access to the reports that are subsequently compiled.

	Common types of management information systems can include:		Common types of management information systems can include:

−	* Executive information systems – ~~facilitate~~ and ~~support~~ senior decision making.	+	* Executive information systems – facilitating and supporting senior decision making.
−	* Decision support system – ~~serves~~ senior executives decision-making needs.	+	* Decision support system – serving senior executives decision-making needs.
−	* Marketing information systems – ~~support~~ marketing decision-making.	+	* Marketing information systems – supporting marketing decision-making.
−	* Human resource management systems – ~~for~~ facilitating the management of ~~human resources~~.	+	* Human resource management systems – facilitating the management of people.
−	* Transaction processing systems. – ~~collect~~, ~~process~~ and ~~store~~ daily transactions ~~in a company’s operations~~.	+	* Transaction processing systems. – collecting, processing and storing daily transactions.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* BIM.
	* Code of practice for project management.		* Code of practice for project management.
	* Code of practice for programme management.		* Code of practice for programme management.
	* Construction inventory management.		* Construction inventory management.
	* Guide to managing construction projects.		* Guide to managing construction projects.
−	* How to become a construction manager.
−	* How to manage construction plant.
	* Logistics management in construction.		* Logistics management in construction.
	* Management structure for construction clients.		* Management structure for construction clients.
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A management information system (MIS) provides information to management by pooling data from various sources, compiling it and presenting it legibly. It can give managers complete information to enable them to make informed decisions and in-depth analyses of operational issues.

As a tool for both strategic and minor decision making, MIS are used for coordinating, analysing, controlling and visualising information in an organisation. The ultimate aim of a MIS is to increase a business’s value and profitability. Data gathered by an MIS can cover technology, people, relationships and processes, however, it can be developed to gather any information that managers require. Furthermore, as a computerised database, it can be used to monitor the company as a whole.

Typical uses for a MIS can include:

* Make a manager’s decision-making more effective and productive.
* Collecting business information.
* Compiling reports to facilitate decision making.
* Allow identification of areas that need improvement.
* Allow management of work schedules from anywhere linked to the MIS.
* Fosters communication and collaboration.
* Allows employees to spend more time on productive tasks.
* Gives managers feedback on their own performance.
* The use of add-on software can tailor the performance of an MIS to specific tasks

Although a digital-based tool, MIS systems predate modern computer technology. However, the modern development of the MIS is closely linked to the development stages of the computer, spanning mainframe, PCs and client/servers to cloud computing.

Management information systems may typically be used by all levels of management. However, it usually falls to the chief information officer (CIO) and chief technical officer (CTO) to decide which systems to implement. Inputting information into an MIS need not just be reserved for higher management – non-management staff can also input data although they may not have access to the reports that are subsequently compiled.

Common types of management information systems can include:

* Executive information systems – facilitate and support senior decision making.
* Decision support system – serves senior executives decision-making needs.
* Marketing information systems – support marketing decision-making.
* Human resource management systems – for facilitating the management of human resources.
* Transaction processing systems. – collect, process and store daily transactions in a company’s operations.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Code of practice for project management.
* Code of practice for programme management.
* Construction inventory management.
* Guide to managing construction projects.
* How to become a construction manager.
* How to manage construction plant.
* Logistics management in construction.
* Management structure for construction clients.
* Managing the procurement process.
* Performance management plan.
* Practice management.
* Relationship management.
* Safety management.
* Total quality management in construction.
* Value management.

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