Management Information Systems and the Computer in the Defense Acquisition Program Office.

Abstract

This report examines the role that computerized management information systems play in the decision making process in management organizations and in Department of Defense Program Offices for acquisitions in particular. A management information system is defined, and the need for information is discussed. The values and limitations of an MIS in the decision making process are presented. The MIS should not be considered as a decision making device, but only as an aid in helping management make the decisions. Before the MIS can be used to its maximum potential the manager must know what his specific information needs are. Information on the implimentation of an MIS, and several examples of possible applications in a program office are presented. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA052375

Entities

People

  • Stuart N. Goodman

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Databases
  • Defense Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Management Personnel
  • Management Planning And Control
  • Materials
  • Organizational Structure
  • Procurement
  • Systems Management

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design