3. RELATED WORK
T. Lucey in the book entitled ‘Management Information
Systems’ defines MIS as a system to convert data from internal
and external sources into information and to communicate that
information is an appropriate form to managers at all levels in
all functions to enable them to make timely and effective
decisions for planning, directing and controlling the activities
for which they are responsible [5]. Barry E. Cushing in the book
entitled ‘Accounting Information Systems and Business
Organizations’ suggests the definition of MIS as a set of human
and capital resources within an organization which is
responsible for the collection and processing of data to produce
information which is useful to all levels of management in
planning and controlling the activities of the organization [5].
The Management Information System (MIS) has evolved as an
important tool and technique in business management area in the
current opportunities and business threats. Right information at
right time in right format will decide the managements’ Human
resource decisions. MIS is one of the important functions of
management. In the 21st century the organizations need the
information which is accurate, timely and reliable. The MIS
plays an important role in providing the information required for
crucial decision making which affects directly to the
performance of the organization.