| Summary: | The research for designing a model of a management information system for a
state aided school is divided into five phases.
In the first instance it was determined what a state aided school is, who are
involved with the state aided school and what their functions are in relation to
the school.
Secondly, the managers of state aided schools are identified. The managerial
functions in the different management areas and the implications thereof for
the management information system are investigated
In the third instance, it is revealed that a management information system is a
sub-system of the state aided school, while itself consists of components or
sub-systems. It is shown that the purpose of a management information
system is to provide managers at the right time, with the correct information
in the most suitable format to support them in their management task.
In the fourth instance it is shown that principals of state aided schools regard
information in connection with pupils, staff, the community, finance,
curriculum, facilities and equipment as very important for their management
tasks. It is also indicated that the existing management information systems
at schools are less successful in providing principals with the information that
is required for their management tasks.
In the final phase it reveals that a management Information system tor a state
aided school should consist of a data base with a data base management
system, application programmes, supporting programmes, a computer
network, competent computer staff and comprehensive procedures. === Proefskrif (PhD)--PU vir CHO, 1994
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