Explanation of the main difference between Management Information System (MIS) and

Decision Support System (DSS).

Management information system (MIS) refers to the processing of information through

computers and other intelligent devices to manage and support managerial decisions within an
organization. All you need is an interest in technology and the desire to use technology to
improve people's lives. MIS is learning on how businesses use information to improve the
companys operations. The concept may include systems termed transaction processing
system, decision support system, expert system, or executive information system. Examples
AutoCAD Revit Architecture for building design and construction (Building Information Modeling
(BIM). Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server for Planning and Monitoring of
Construction Projects

A decision support system (DSS) is a computer-based information system that supports

business or organizational decision-making activities. The benefits of decision support systems
include more informed decision-making, timely problem solving and improved efficiency for
dealing with problems with rapidly changing variables. DSS could be used to project a
company's revenue over the upcoming six months based on new assumptions about product
sales. A DSS can integrate multiple variables and generate an outcome and alternate
outcomes, all based on the company's past product sales data and current variables. The study
explores available simulation software (MicroCyclone, FlexSim, and AnyLogic) and compares
them in terms of ease of implementation, data readability and quality of results.

S.NO. MIS DSS

1. The main focus is on the structured tasks Focus is mainly on the semi / un-
and the routine decisions. structured tasks, which demand the
managerial judgment.

2. Identifies the information requirement. Develops certain tools for using in the
decision process.

3. Data storage is of great importance The main emphasis is on the data

manipulation.

4. Delivers system depending on the frozen Current data can be used in the Decision
requirements. Support System.
5. Only the in direct access to the data by Managers enjoy direct access to the data.
the managers is provided.

6. Very much dependent on the computer Depends on the managerial judgment.

expert.

7. Access to the data possibly requiring a Waiting is not at all required.

wait for the managers turn.

8. MIS manager may not completely Manager possesses the knowledge about
understand the nature of the decision. the nature of the decision and the
decision making environment.

9. Main stress is on the efficiency. Main emphasis is laid on the

effectiveness.