Implementing a Computerized Management Information System

This paper discusses the implementation of a computerized management information system (MIS). It discuses:

• The different reasons for a microfinance institution to implement a MIS;
• The process of getting started, and the importance of support from the entire organization;
• The need for primary investigation and analysis as to the current position of the organization.

The paper lists the following three options that an organization has in choosing a MIS:

• A customized computer system;
• An off the shelf computer system that allows for partial customization;
• An off the shelf computer system that does not allow for any customization.

It states that the main concerns when deciding which system to implement are:

• Functionality and usability;
• Reporting needs;
• Budget;
• Customer support.

It also discusses:

• The first steps to implementation;
• The speed of implementation and data integrity;
• Controls to check fraud, wherein it discusses computer access controls, transaction controls and process controls.