What is Management Information Systems

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ANALYSIS OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Analysis of the overall concept and features of Decision Support System, Executive
Information System and Expert System.....................................................................................3
Decision support system:.......................................................................................................3
Executive information system:...............................................................................................4
Expert system:........................................................................................................................4
Discussion on the differences of Decision Support System, Executive Information System
and Expert System......................................................................................................................5
Discussion on the future trends, challenges or issues of Decision Support System and Expert
System........................................................................................................................................8
Future trends of decision support system...............................................................................8
Challenges of decision support system..................................................................................9
Future trends in expert system:............................................................................................10
Challenges of expert system.................................................................................................10
Proposal for best decision support system for the organization...............................................11
Conclusion................................................................................................................................12
References:...............................................................................................................................13

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Introduction
Information system refers to a computer system that integrates hardware, software along with
telecommunication network that helps in collecting, processing and distributing information,
especially in an organizational context. It defines how information flows within a system.
The main aspect of an information system is to provide required information to a user while
collecting, processing and communicating data to the user of the information system
(Cassidy, 2016)). An organization consider different types of information system according
to organizational requirements as well.
Some information systems are applied for managing operational activities and some
information systems are considered for making organizational decision. Therefore, type of
information systems that are chosen by the organization depends on the requirements of the
organization (Bhuyar & Ansari, 2016). One of the most preferred information systems for
managing operational activities of the organization is office automation system. This type of
information system applied to automate office tasks and their role is limited in decision-
making process. Therefore, it is beneficial for operational people of the organization. Another
important type of information system identified in organization is transaction processing
system. It collect data related to transactions that are done between organization and its
clients which comprises of internal and external customers as well.
Analysis of the overall concept and features of Decision Support System, Executive
Information System and Expert System
Decision support system:
It refers to a system that assists management in making a decision regarding business. It
provides an interface that allows human-machine interactions and allows someone making

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business decision to ensure control over the entire decision making process through this
system referred to as a decision support system.
Features of decision support system:
Some of the important features of decision support system are the followings (Tole & Matei,
2016):
 One of the main aspects of the manager job is to make an effective decision for the
business which help in enhancing organisational performance as well. However,
making effective decisions is not so easy if access to required information is not
ensured. The decision support system is capable of providing information to the
managers which help them in making decisions that are not only intelligent but
according to the requirements of the business is well.
 This system allows communicating business information directly to the executive
which makes decision-making process simple and effective. This feature is also
provided in a typical information management system the decisions on support system
extends this feature even further and make this process even more effective.
 The reason why decision support system is different than typical information
management system is that in it the decision-maker is provided context for ensuring
interaction with information system and access information easily. It makes the
decision-making process effective and efficient as well.
Executive information system:
In an organisation, managers in top-level and executive do not go through a lot of information
analyse them and obtain the summary. Instead, they want the information to be present in
inspector format that it is easier for them to obtain the information they looking for and this is