Analyzing

Pick an organization about which you have some direct knowledge. It may be an organization you worked for in the past or are in contact with now For this organization, answer the following questions:

1. Describe the management information systems that are used to coordinate and control organizational activities and to help make decisions.

2. Do you think that the organizations existing MIS gives managers high-quality, timely, relevant, and relatively complete information? Why or why not?

3. How might advanced IT improve the competitive position of this organization? In particular, try to identify the impact that a new MIS might have on the organizations efficiency, quality, innovation, and responsiveness to customers.