Objectives of output design.

Objectives of output design

While designing output format and picking output devices the following should be taken into account
•The user group
•Proposed use
•Volume of output
•Periodicity of output
•Timely delivery when required



NATURE OF OUTPUT REPORTS

TOP MANAGEMENT
- Summary highlighting important results
- Graphical Output – Pie charts
- Bar charts
-Maps
Needed for strategic management



•MIDDLE MANAGEMENT

- Exception reports
- Reduced output volume
- Needed for tactical management

•OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

- Details needed
for example :payroll, grade sheets, cheques

PERIODICITY OF OUTPUT REPORTS

TOP MANAGEMENT
-Whenever there are any significant changes
-Give option to ask for specific details
-Periodic quarterly

• MIDDLE MANAGEMENT

-Send daily exceptions
-Provide summary on terminal with option to look at greater details on request

• OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

-Regular periods
-Periods depend on application
-Example : Payroll monthly




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