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MI systems are tailored to the client's
requirements, but generally they have the following features in common:
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A Data Source |
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This
can be the client's existing system or a purpose built database, such as
that described in integrated solutions |
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Report Templates |
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These
can be in MS Excel or MS word |
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A Data Handler |
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An MS
Access database linked to all data sources, templates and output reports |
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Output Reports |
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MS
Excel or Word templates populated by the Data Handler |
Typical
Management Information System
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