MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AND EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING PROCESSES IN UNION BANK PLC LOKOJA

This Research Study Examines Management Information Systems and Effective Decision- Making Processes in Union Bank Plc Lokoja in this present age, studies have shown that most problems of modern day organisations are decision making related and are directly traceable to problems with Management Information System (MIS). The objective of this study was to determine how Management Information System helps in solving organisational problems and aids in making effective decision. This study mainly centres on Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. Lokoja Branch, within the period of four years (2019- 2024). The study employs the use of interview and questionnaire as the primary source and documentation to collect the necessary data from secondary source, with sample size of 100, such data were analysed through the use of percentages and ratios. The study found out that the modern Management Information System changed the way organisations function in decision making process, transforming from traditional based information systems to new computer based systems a draped form of information dissemination between an organisations unit. Thus it can be concluded that when properly implemented, Management Information System could help business organisations to achieve their goals and enables them to stand out in a competitive environment.