Human and Social Implications of MIS

Abstract

Where proper consideration is not given to human behaviour, even the most carefully designed and rational systems are likely to fail. Such problems as the selection of the subsystem to be developed, control over the development and implementation of the subsystem and the use of the technology are less crucial than those problems which involve people in some way. The achievements realised on the completion of the work involved in producing the MIS will not necessarily lead to a successful system without the cooperation of staff. Mistakes have been made in the past by attempting to implement systems without giving enough consideration to the human factor. Lack of technology has not been the limiting factor to the development of MIS; it has been human resistance to change. It is therefore necessary to spend time and effort to ensure that people working with the system are committed to its success.