what is the meaning of informaton system management?

Question

what is the need for information system management? what are ther merits and demerits of information system management?

Answer 1

It means on line follow up of product & product related activities, starting from manufacturing to consumer's location; for consumer satisfaction which ensures bright prospect for company, gets an edge over competitors.

Answer 2

Management Information Systems is a general name for the academic discipline covering the application of people, technologies, and procedures—collectively, the information system—to business problems.

[edit] Potential benefits of MIS investments
Investing in information systems can pay off for a company in many ways.

an investment can support a core competency.
It can enhance distribution channel management.
Such an IT investment can help build brand equity.
Information systems can mean better production processes
IT investment can boost production processes (2). Information systems allow a company flexibility in its output level.
Implementing IT experience can leverage learning curve advantages.
IT investment can impact mass customization production processes.
Leverage IT investment in computer aided design (1).
It can mean expanded E-commerce.
Information systems leverage stability.
The simple fact that IT investment takes a significant amount of money makes it a barrier to entry. Anything that increases capital requirements is a barrier to entry.


if u want....demerits ...u can put every thing above in negative.

Answer 3

Try this out -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management_information_systems