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Management is the main driver of a business entity. |
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They have the power and motivation to set goals and work for attaining them. | |
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This includes ensuring the organization’s competitive advantage. | |
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They should set a model for the rest of the employees in their determination and belief in success and excellence of the business. | |
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They have to be supported with the most appropriate IS to aid them in the decision making process. |
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Management should also be well educated and informed of the IS in hand. |
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IS should act as a tool which aids management achieve the organizational goal of survival, profitability, expansion, in addition to creating a competitive edge over competitors. |
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Information systems can aid organization management at different levels including: |
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Top level of management: that includes the board of directors which are shareholders of the organizations and the general manager. |
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They can use information systems setting up the objectives and the strategic plans of the organization. | ||
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In addition, information systems can be used in monitoring and evaluating the fulfilling of such objectives and plans. |
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Middle level of management: represented by head of departments and divisions within an organization. |
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They can use information systems in implementing the objectives and strategic plans of the organization as well as communicating with top and low level management. |
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Low level of management: consisting of supervisors and team leaders. |
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They can use information systems in coordinating and following up the work of junior staff as well as communicating with middle level management. |
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It is worth mentioning that these perspectives have to be balanced out and thought of collectively for a comprehensive IS to be implemented and applied. |
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The ultimate goal should always be focused on creating value for the business and help in the decision making process in relation to all IS perspectives. |