MIS problems in a batch processing environment
Performance measures like profits are an important criterion for evaluating the success of computer-based management information systems. However, the study of performance of a computer-based information system is difficult because of measurement problems and a large number of variables which affect...
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| Series: | South African Journal of Business Management |
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| author | P. J.S. Bruwer C. E. Pretorius H. S. Steyn |
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| description | Performance measures like profits are an important criterion for evaluating the success of computer-based management information systems. However, the study of performance of a computer-based information system is difficult because of measurement problems and a large number of variables which affect performance. Many technically well-designed systems have failed to achieve their objectives or to work at all, because important factors which can contribute substantially to the success of an MIS were ignored. Based on a research project carried out in a large organization where the computer-based systems operate on a batch data processing system, this paper discusses some of the major problems which can lead to the total failure of an MIS. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3c32b32efa9140fba13125230f536a032022-12-22T02:35:53ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Business Management2078-55852078-59761983-12-0114417217510.4102/sajbm.v14i4.1163878MIS problems in a batch processing environmentP. J.S. Bruwer0C. E. Pretorius1H. S. Steyn2Department of Computer Science and Post Graduate School of Management, Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher EducationDepartment of Computer Science, Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher EducationStatistical Consultation Service, Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher EducationPerformance measures like profits are an important criterion for evaluating the success of computer-based management information systems. However, the study of performance of a computer-based information system is difficult because of measurement problems and a large number of variables which affect performance. Many technically well-designed systems have failed to achieve their objectives or to work at all, because important factors which can contribute substantially to the success of an MIS were ignored. Based on a research project carried out in a large organization where the computer-based systems operate on a batch data processing system, this paper discusses some of the major problems which can lead to the total failure of an MIS.https://sajbm.org/index.php/sajbm/article/view/1163 |
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| title | MIS problems in a batch processing environment |
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