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The value of data base and management information systems (DBS and MIS) has been dramatically shown in the last few decades. It has been implied in a previous study(10) that these systems provide trivial aid to the managers of organizations undergoing severe crisis. Simply put, it is argued that the current models, techniques, and principles of management are best suited for dealing with the “normal” problems of an organization, that is, with problems typically experienced during periods of organizational stability. During these periods the historical data and the information derived from them become the bases for formulating decisions, strategies, and even policies. Goals and objectives are well defined and broadly accepted. They become convenient points of reference for the organizational system in determining its need for corrective action. The DBS and MIS systems have served well in satisfying the informational needs of the stable organization.
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Legasto, A.A., Muriel, A. (1984). Informational Needs of Organizations Under Crisis. In: Chang, SK. (eds) Management and Office Information Systems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2677-9_4
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