what is the reference source for this Here are some of the reasons why business professionals have to understand how MIS support decision making and problem solving; In order to stay in the competitive market place MIS has become a great critical component as it creates efficiency in business through managing great amounts of data and information. MIS accommodates planning to enable smooth operations through the provision of information specific to the site and process therefore assisting in management of data and information. It minimizes information overload thus making use of information optimal and offering structured information. Through information system, decentralization is made easy. It assists managers in coordination of several sites through sharing information. Makes easy management of performance evaluation and control. It can be used to capture, put together, keep, get back and disseminate information