The study of the management information systems involves people, processes and technology in an organizational context.
[2][3] In a corporate setting, the ultimate goal of using management information system is to increase the value and profits of the business.
[4][5] While it can be contested that the history of management information systems dates as far back as companies using ledgers to keep track of accounting, the modern history of MIS can be divided into five eras originally identified by Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane Laudon in their seminal textbook Management Information Systems.
Smaller, more affordable minicomputers allowed larger businesses to run their own computing centers in-house / on-site / on-premises.
It is arguable that the microprocessor-based system did not make significant inroads into minicomputer use until 1979, when VisiCalc prompted record sales of the Apple II on which it ran.
The IBM PC introduced in 1981 was more broadly palatable to business, but its limitations gated its ability to challenge minicomputer systems until perhaps the late 1980s to early 1990s.)
This new platform tied all aspects of the business enterprise together offering rich information access encompassing the complete managerial structure.
The following are types of information systems used to create reports, extract data, and assist in the decision-making processes of middle and operational level managers.