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information
systems 6e
Paige Baltzan
Daniels College of Business
University of Denver
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M: INFORMATION SYSTEMS
systems 6e
M: INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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BUSINESS
DRIVEN MIS
M ost companies today rely heavily on the use of management information systems (MIS) to run various aspects of their businesses. Whether they need to order and ship goods, interact with customers, or conduct other business functions, management information systems are often the underlying infrastructure performing the activities. Management information systems allow companies to remain competitive in todays fast-paced world and especially when conducting business on the Internet. Organizations must adapt to technological advances and innovations to keep pace with todays rapidly changing environment. Their competitors certainly will!