The role of Management Information Systems (MIS) in Decision Making

Abstract

The first step in taking upon management duties is decision making. Since decision making is impossible without the presence of information and communication, the implementing basis of such a function is providing information for management. Uncertainty .about the future and lack of information on current events makes management to follow the information and conduct formal and informal communication. Information is the processed data of the organization, which increases management certainty in the decision making in proper process of information provision, through its connective structure. The fast-changing external factors have facilitated the organization's development and increased the complexity of management systems and need for information. The consequences of weak decisions cannot be compensated, and the impact of strategic decisions cannot be described as well. Note that the provision of timely, correct, appropriate, brief, and useful information and communications a necessity for an efficient MIS in all levels of management, in order to facilitate right decision making, planning, and control of executive functions. Hence, this paper is indicating the importance of decision making in the organization, as well as the role of MIS in improving the quality of this vital process in the organization.