Category of Information? System Analysis and Design

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Categories of Information

There are three categories of information related to managerial levels and the decision managers make.

 

 

 

Strategic Information

·      This information is required by topmost management for long range planning policies for next few years. For example, trends in revenues, financial investment, and human resources, and population growth.

·      This type of information is achieved with the aid of Decision Support System (DSS).

Managerial Information

·      This type of Information is required by middle management for short and intermediate range planning which is in terms of months. For example, sales analysis, cash flow projection, and annual financial statements.

·      It is achieved with the aid of Management Information Systems (MIS).

Operational information

·      This type of information is required by low management for daily and short term planning to enforce day-to-day operational activities. For example, keeping employee attendance records, overdue purchase orders, and current stocks available.

·      It is achieved with the aid of Data Processing Systems (DPS).