Understanding Management Information Systems (MIS)
A management information system (MIS) provides the information needed to manage organizations efficiently and effectively. Management information systems involve three primary resources: people, technology, and information.
Management information systems are distinct from other information systems in that they are used to analyze operational activities in the organization. Academically, the term is commonly used to refer to the group of information management methods tied to the automation or support of human decision-making, e.g., decision support systems, expert systems, and executive information systems.