Mis consists of

IT( computer hardware, software, database management and telecom)

business applications( ecommerce, crm systems, ERP, DSS, business

intelligence and knowledge management),

Management of Information systems( IS planning, system acquisition, system

implementation, evaluation and maintenance of IS, IS security and control) and

Building of IS( system development approaches, system analysis and design)

Info system planning:

The Nolan Stage Model: the first growth stage is known as initiation stage
where the tech. is placed in an organization. Also few applications in org. are
computerised

Stage two is known as growth stage or expansion stage where many users adopt
computers in order to solve IT related problems.

Stage 3 is known as formalisation or control stage. In this stage organizations

gain control over the technology’s resources by implementing formal controlled
process.

Stage 4 is maturity or integration stage. By this stage organizations gain

sufficient experience in IS applications.

Stage 5 is stage of data admin. This stage features emphasis on managing corp
data other than IT

Stage 6 is termed as maturity stage and this can be considered as an advanced

growth model. This stage indicates that application portfolio is complete and
coincides the obj of an organization.

FOUR STAGE MODEL

Stage 1 : strategic planning

Matching overall org plan with IS plan

Stage 2: Requiremnt analysis

It identifies org req

Stage 3: resource allocation

Allocating resources for IS development and ops.

Stage 4: project planning

Formulating a plan.givin resource req fr specific IS projects and schedules