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-MapsNeeded 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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