collection of component parts that include inputs, processes, outputs and feed backs that are integrated to achieve a specific objective

system of managing a large body of data and information that can be readily retrieved, processed, analyzed, and made available for utilization or dissemination

unifying tool in collecting, processing and disseminating the wide range of information to recipient individual or
group of data users

formal method of providing management with accurate and timely information and data in order for decision making, planning, project development and other management functions and operations can be carried out effectively

system designed to strengthen educational managers’ capability to gather, store and utilize data and information for their own needs and demand of potential users

system which all educational mangers should be conscious of and capable of performing either in computer-based or manual - based system