Classification of Information in MIS

The Information can be Classified in a number of ways provide a better understanding. John Deaden of Harvard University classifies Information in the following Manner:

• Action Information: The information which induces action is called an action information. For Example:- when the attendance of the student for a particular subject suddenly falls down 40% calls for immediate action.

• Non-Action Information: Non-Action Information which is communicates only the status of a situation is a no action information. for Example:- While watching the live cricket match you understand that India's Current Run rate is 4 per over whereas its required run rate is 7 Per over.you have this information but this is non-action information.

• Recurring Information: The Information that is generated at regular information. For Example:-The monthly Sales reports, Account statements.

• Non-Recurring Information: Non Repetitive in nature. For Example: The financial analysis or the report on the market research. 

• Internal Information: The information is generated through the internal sources of the organisation.

• External Information: The Information is Generated through the External sources of the organisation.

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