A management information system can facilitate collaboration and communication as well. Today's management information systems rely largely on technology to compile and present data, but the concept is older than modern computing technologies. One of the most valuable features of a management information system is its ability to pull in internal and external data from a variety of sources and present it in an easy to analyze format. Information isn't worth much if it doesn't serve a purpose. This book may serves to students learn how businesses use information to improve the company's operations. Students also learn how to manage various information systems so that they best serve the needs of managers, staff and customers. Also learn how to create systems for finding and storing data and they learn about computer databases, networks and lots more.