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Computers and Its Effect on MIS:

A management information system is a set of processes that allows companies to move
information through their business operations. Business owners and managers use the
information to make decisions, among other things. The expanding variety and use of
information technology particularly computers allows companies to automate this critical
business function.Many tasks in the business environment involve the use of computers.
Employees input data in software applications and programs that allow other individuals to view
the information. Owners and managers rely on computers to access the information from the
management information systems.

Features

Computers can process certain types of business data quicker and more accurately than
employees. Accounting and finance departments, for example, typically input data and allow the
computer and software application to generate reports based on the financial numbers.

Benefits

Using computers can restrict employee access to business or financial information in the
management information systems. Most computers or software applications require usernames
and passwords to access data. This prevents individuals from filtering or altering information
prior to review by owners and managers.