A management information system is designed to use information technology to meet the specific information needs of managers as they make a variety of decisions on a day-to-day basis.

Management Information System

An organized system for collecting, storing, analyzing, and disseminating information for the purpose of facilitating management decision-making processes.

Information Technology

Leveraging computers, storage units, networking components, and other material devices, foundations, and processes to develop, handle, keep safe, store, and distribute all varieties of electronic data.

Specific Information Needs

The precise data or knowledge required by an individual or organization to make decisions or solve problems.