What are the constraints in operating a management information system (MIS)? Explain.

Major constraints which come in the way of operating an information system are the following: Non-availability of experts who can diagnose fully the objectives of the organisation and give a desired direction needed for operating information system. Experts usually face difficulties in selecting the sub-systems of MIS, to be designed and operated upon first. Source of availability of experts for running MIS effectively, is not always known to management. Due to varied objectives of business concerns, the approach adopted by experts for designing and implementing MIS is non-standardised one. At time there is lack of cooperation from staff. Non-availability of heavy financial resources required for running the MIS effectively. Turnover of experts is quite high. It is difficult to quantify the benefits of MIS. Perception problems as its utility are not readily perceptible by many users.