A definition and design framework for management information

It is necessary to overcome the lack of precision in the meaning of the term “information” and the resulting lack of a method of developing an information requirement. This article proposes a generally applicable, prescriptive, and widely understood definition of management information. Based on Nad...

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Published in:Information & management 1979, Vol.2 (5), p.215-224
Main Authors: Karni, Reuven, Beraha, Solomon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Human Interface
Information
Information Policy
System Design
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Summary:It is necessary to overcome the lack of precision in the meaning of the term “information” and the resulting lack of a method of developing an information requirement. This article proposes a generally applicable, prescriptive, and widely understood definition of management information. Based on Nadler's concept of system matrix, a Management Information Matrix is developed, composed of eight elements (function, inputs, outputs, process, environment, display media, human agents, and attention catalysts) and six dimensions (physical, time, value, control, interface and state). A regorous description of each cell of the prototype matrix is given. The effectiveness of the resulting framework in defining the information content of an M.I.S. output is evaluated. and a case study of its use is presented.
ISSN:0378-7206
1872-7530
DOI:10.1016/S0378-7206(79)80005-1