Information Technology Reference
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Use internal data stored in the computer system
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Allow users to develop their own custom reports
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Require user requests for reports developed by systems personnel
Figure 10.7
Most organizations are structured along functional lines or areas. This functional structure
is usually apparent from an organization chart, which typically shows a hierarchy in roles or
positions. Some traditional functional areas include finance, manufacturing, marketing, hu-
man resources, and other specialized information systems. The MIS can also be divided along
those functional lines to produce reports tailored to individual functions (see Figure 10.7).
An Organization's MIS
The MIS is an integrated collection
of functional information systems,
each supporting particular
functional areas.
Drill-down reports
Exception reports
Demand reports
Key-indicator reports
An Organization's
MIS
Internet
Scheduled
reports
Financial
MIS
Supply chain and
business transactions
Drill-down reports
Exception reports
Demand reports
Key-indicator reports
Manufacturing
MIS
Scheduled
reports
Supply chain and
business transactions
ERP systems
and TPSs
Drill-down reports
Exception reports
Demand reports
Key-indicator reports
Supply chain and
business transactions
Scheduled
reports
Marketing
MIS
Databases
of
external
data
Extranet
Drill-down reports
Exception reports
Demand reports
Key-indicator reports
Human
resource
MIS
Scheduled
reports
Drill-down reports
Exception reports
Demand reports
Key-indicator reports
Scheduled
reports
Other
MISs
