ROLE OF DATABASE

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ROLE OF DATABASE

INTRODUCTION
MIS uses computer technology to provide information and decision support to managers helping them becomes more effective Computer technology including DBMS s is the motivating and enabling basis for the rapidly expanding field of MIS

Operating managers require data which is timely precise detailed internal and historical Upper level managers need data which is aggregated external as well as internal future oriented as well as historical and covering a longer span time

Utilization
An important key to a successful MIS is the effective management of an organization s data resources

CURRENT STATUS
Decisions and actions in the organization are based upon the image contained in the corporate database With comprehensive database support of operations an MIS can mature as a tool for planning control and decision making

CONCLUSION
While an organization s move toward the database approach can be hastened by the acquisition of a DBMS the latter is not necessary Data is a vital resource in an organization and must be managed Taking a database approach requires an organization to focus on data as a valued resource