Abstract

This study investigated and identified the obstacles facing the development of Management Information Systems (MIS) in the River Nile State (RNS). In addition, it checks out the existence, importance and the employment of MIS in the RNS. The study applied the descriptive research design of survey type. Data were collected from a sample of 221 employees which reflects that some RNS ministries holds different job positions using stratified random sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using frequencies count, percentages and chi square test statistics. The study revealed that MIS was not adequately employed in the RNS institutions. Therefore, it confirmed that MIS was very important to improve the management performance. The study showed that MIS was not adequately used for formulating policies and strategies in the state institutions. The study identified several obstacles facing the development of MIS in the RNS. It was recommended that proper orientation should be given to MIS development in the state. Also, training programs should be organized to ensure proper and adequate employment of MIS in generating and disseminating information. Furthermore, the RNS government should set up unified information technology policy to enable all the state institutions to obtain information required with in specific standards and criteria.

Key words: Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems obstacles, Management Information Systems development, River Nile State.