THE RELEVANCE OF COMPUTER BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM IN AN ORGANIZATION

IKECHUKWU W. AKAENYI
Publisher: JOTERD {"id":4,"volume_name":"Vol 4 Number 2","created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"url":"volumes\/4.jpg"} (1): 1: doi: 1 Published in 2013

Computer based information system (CBIS) is composed of hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures that are configured to collect, manipulate, store and process data into information. It is highly needed in an organization for speedy processing of data, improved inventory control, remote access to data and information, data protection, confidentiality of information, easy information search, and up to date information. This will bring improvement in the way the organization operates and managed to attain the organization's objectives. But the organization's objectives will only be attained through increased productivity, reduced operational costs, better administration, communication and coordination; better information for decision making, planning and control. These are possible through the effective use of CBIS. However, the paper is of the opinion that simple computerization of manual information system does not guarantee improved system performance and that these benefits do not arise automatically. There must be clear objectives, proper structures and thorough analysis of the real information needs before any computerization is done.

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